How far is Little River, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Little River, SC to Columbia, SC is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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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 49m.
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.
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little River and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little River and Columbia.
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Start on Ellis Drive
1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 17
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17
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Take the exit slight left
143 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 1 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 90
3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1968 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway
22.3 mi · 26 min · Veterans Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 501 North: Aynor, Marion
952 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 24 min
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Turn straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
68.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 277 South: Downtown, Columbia
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Continue on Bull Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Street
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Turn right onto Gervais Street
2053 ft · 51 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
71 m · 22 sec · 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 Little River 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.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
68.6 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Little River and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little River to Columbia?
The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Little River and 90.1 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.81 one way or $47.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little River and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Florence City Manager
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.
Florence
Dillon
Kingstree
Hamlet
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little River and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 139.03 mi (223.75 km).
#1 Little River
City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.8732300, -78.6141800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $23.81 | $47.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.72 | $57.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.80 | $67.60 |
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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