How far is Lake City, SC from Danwood, SC?

The driving distance from Lake City, SC to Danwood, SC is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.31 mi
00h 24m
Flight
14.83 mi
23.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.83 mi
Kilometers
23.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.31 mi
Kilometers
24.64 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danwood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Lake City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake City
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive Danwood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coward
SC

Town in Florence County, South Carolina, United States

From Lake City
7.6 mi
00h 12m
To Danwood
7.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and Danwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and Danwood.

  1. 1

    Start on South Acline Avenue

    732 ft · 20 sec · South Acline Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2177 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Ron McNair Boulevard

    12.3 mi · 19 min · North Ron McNair Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South Irby Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Irby Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Smallwood Road

    6 m · 1 sec · East Smallwood Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Smallwood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake City and Danwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Ron McNair Boulevard
12.3 mi · 80%
South Irby Street
2.47 mi · 16%
West Main Street
0.41 mi · 3%
South Acline Avenue
0.14 mi · 1%
East Smallwood Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

North Ron McNair Boulevard

Turn right onto North Ron McNair Boulevard

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coward
00h 12m from Lake City
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake City and Sunny near Danwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake City to Danwood?

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Lake City and 7.6 miles from Danwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake City and Sunny near Danwood.

Stop Ideas Near Coward

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coward, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coward.

RAIL

Florence

25 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

35 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Dillon

60 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Camden

86 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Danwood. Straight-line distance: 14.83 mi (23.86 km).

Lake City

#1 Lake City

City in South Carolina, USA

Population6,497
Coordinates33.8710000, -79.7553500
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
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#2 Danwood

Danwood is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.0854400, -79.7650700
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake City (-79.75535, 33.871)
End: Danwood (-79.76507, 34.08544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.05 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.28
1.08 gal · 4.1 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.14 $4.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.78 $2.58 $5.16
Diesel $5.62 $3.04 $6.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake City and Danwood. The current time is 23:31:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.