How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Batesburg-Leesville, SC?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
147.78 mi
02h 52m
Flight
123.65 mi
198.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.65 mi
Kilometers
198.99 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.78 mi
Kilometers
237.83 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesburg-Leesville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Batesburg-Leesville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Mount Pleasant
73.9 mi
01h 26m
To Batesburg-Leesville
73.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Batesburg-Leesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Batesburg-Leesville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 10 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    534 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia

    2641 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    99.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington

    860 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Batesburg-Leesville, Wagener

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    62 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Fairview Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Fairview Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Pine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Columbia Avenue

    3173 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Carolina Avenue

    795 ft · 35 sec · North Carolina Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Carolina Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Batesburg-Leesville.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 North
99.9 mi · 68%
Augusta Road
23.6 mi · 16%
Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 8%
Fairview Road
6.77 mi · 5%
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.31 mi · 1%
South Pine Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 North

Merge slight left

99.4 mi · 01h 48m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 26m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Batesburg-Leesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Batesburg-Leesville?

The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 73.9 miles from Mount Pleasant and 73.9 miles from Batesburg-Leesville.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Batesburg-Leesville.

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
RAIL

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 Mount Pleasant and Batesburg-Leesville. Straight-line distance: 123.65 mi (198.99 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

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

Population92,799
Coordinates32.7940700, -79.8625900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Batesburg-Leesville

#2 Batesburg-Leesville

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population5,402
Coordinates33.9101400, -81.5373300
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Batesburg-Leesville (-81.53733, 33.91014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.74 L · about $20.64
Round trip
$41.27
10.42 gal · 39.48 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.64 $41.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.08 $46.15
Premium $4.78 $24.89 $49.79
Diesel $5.62 $29.30 $58.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Batesburg-Leesville. The current time is 05:01:47.

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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.