How far is Lake Secession, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Lake Secession, SC to Columbia, SC is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Secession and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Secession and Columbia.
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Start on Felker Circle
653 ft · 29 sec · Felker Circle
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Turn straight onto Walkers Corner
1151 ft · 54 sec · Walkers Corner
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Turn left onto McGill Circle
2362 ft · 2 min · McGill Circle
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Secession Road
1 km · 2 min · Lake Secession Road
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Continue on Flat Rock Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Flat Rock Road
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Turn right onto Antreville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Antreville Highway
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Continue on Highway 184
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 184
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Turn left onto Wall Street
2638 ft · 1 min · Wall Street
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Turn left onto North Highway 28
1.2 km · 1 min · North Highway 28
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Turn right onto Trail Road
9 mi · 16 min · Trail Road
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Turn sharp right onto Clinkscales Road
1669 ft · 48 sec · Clinkscales Road
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Turn left onto Highway 252
4.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 252
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Continue on West Greer Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Greer Street
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Continue straight
2643 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Princeton Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left
12.4 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West
39 m · 2 sec · Highway 76 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
1129 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto North Harper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street
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Continue on Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Take the ramp right toward I 385 South
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Huger Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1 km · 1 min · Gervais Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Secession and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 385 South
Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Secession and Light Rain Likely near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Secession to Columbia?
The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Lake Secession and 62.6 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Lake Secession and Light Rain Likely near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Secession and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 91.32 mi (146.97 km).
#1 Lake Secession
Lake Secession is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2845500, -82.5945700 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.60 | $15.42 | $30.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $19.07 | $38.13 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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