How far is Leesville, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Leesville, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.9 mi
02h 13m
Flight
115.16 mi
185.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.16 mi
Kilometers
185.33 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.9 mi
Kilometers
210.67 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Sat, Nov 7, 10:10 AM EST
Return by in Leesville
Sat, Nov 7, 12:23 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesville
2026-11-07T07:57
Arrive North Charleston
Sat, Nov 7, 10:10 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leesville
9:30 PM EST
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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Leesville
65 mi
01h 06m
To North Charleston
65.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leesville and North Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leesville and North Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lee Street

    54 m · 9 sec · North Lee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Columbia Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    14 mi · 21 min · Augusta Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Augusta Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    882 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    103.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesville and North Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
104 mi · 79%
Augusta Highway
14 mi · 11%
Augusta Road
6.86 mi · 5%
West Main Street
2.99 mi · 2%
East Columbia Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
Dorchester Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 54m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 06m from Leesville
Leave By
2:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leesville and Mostly Sunny near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leesville to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Leesville and 65.9 miles from North Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesville and Mostly Sunny near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

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Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesville and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 115.16 mi (185.33 km).

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#1 Leesville

Leesville is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9165300, -81.5134400
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
North Charleston

#2 North Charleston

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population118,752
Coordinates32.8546200, -79.9748100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lee Street (-81.513547, 33.916461)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.49 L · about $16.64
Round trip
$33.28
9.24 gal · 34.98 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $16.64 $33.28
Mid-grade $4.06 $18.74 $37.48
Premium $4.46 $20.58 $41.16
Diesel $5.72 $26.40 $52.81

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesville and North Charleston. The current time is 07:57:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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