How far is Landrum, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Landrum, SC to Sumter, SC is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.05 mi
02h 36m
Flight
136.28 mi
219.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.28 mi
Kilometers
219.32 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.05 mi
Kilometers
260.79 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 4:50 PM EDT
Return by in Landrum
Wed, Apr 15, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Landrum
2026-04-15T14:14
Arrive Sumter
Wed, Apr 15, 4:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Landrum
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Prosperity
SC

City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Landrum
78.8 mi
01h 18m
To Sumter
83.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Landrum and Sumter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Landrum and Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on North Howard Avenue

    21 m · 7 sec · North Howard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Rutherford Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Rutherford Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 26 East: Spartanburg

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    106.5 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Huger Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 51 sec · North Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Landrum and Sumter.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
107 mi · 66%
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 22%
I 126
3.4 mi · 2%
Broad Street
3.15 mi · 2%
Gervais Street
1.94 mi · 1%
East Rutherford Street
1.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prosperity
01h 18m from Landrum
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Landrum and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Landrum to Sumter?

The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Prosperity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Landrum and 83.3 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Landrum and Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Prosperity

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prosperity, 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 Prosperity.

RAIL

Columbia

51 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

83 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

91 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

105 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Landrum and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 136.28 mi (219.32 km).

Landrum

#1 Landrum

Town in South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,725
Coordinates35.1751100, -82.1892800
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Sumter

#2 Sumter

City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States

Population39,439
Coordinates33.9204400, -80.3414700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: North Howard Avenue (-82.18941, 35.175039)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.65 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.31
11.44 gal · 43.3 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.66 $45.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.33 $50.67
Premium $4.78 $27.33 $54.66
Diesel $5.62 $32.17 $64.34

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Landrum and Sumter. The current time is 14:14:38.

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.