How far is Leesville, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Leesville, SC to Sumter, SC is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
77.18 mi
01h 33m
Flight
67.2 mi
108.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.2 mi
Kilometers
108.14 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.18 mi
Kilometers
124.21 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Sat, Nov 7, 9:29 AM EST
Return by in Leesville
Sat, Nov 7, 11:02 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesville
2026-11-07T07:56
Arrive Sumter
Sat, Nov 7, 9:29 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Forest Acres
SC

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

From Leesville
38 mi
00h 46m
To Sumter
39.2 mi
00h 46m

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
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North: Charlotte

    2398 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    5 mi · 6 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Road, Leesburg Road

    790 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumter

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road

    34.6 mi · 43 min · Garners Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garners Ferry Road
34.6 mi · 45%
Augusta Highway
14 mi · 18%
Augusta Road
6.86 mi · 9%
William Earle Berne Beltway
4.98 mi · 6%
Charleston
4.29 mi · 6%
Broad Street
3.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garners Ferry Road

Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road

34.6 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Acres
00h 46m from Leesville
Leave By
3:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leesville and Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Forest Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Leesville and 39.2 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesville and Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Acres

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

5 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Denmark

78 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

114 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesville and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 67.2 mi (108.14 km).

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#1 Leesville

Leesville is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9165300, -81.5134400
Altitude200
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 Lee Street (-81.513547, 33.916461)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.59
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $9.80 $19.59
Mid-grade $4.06 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.46 $12.12 $24.24
Diesel $5.72 $15.54 $31.09

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 Sumter. The current time is 07:56:00.

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.