How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Blacksburg, SC?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Blacksburg, SC is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Blacksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Blacksburg.
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Start on the route
23 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard
72 m · 10 sec · Coleman Boulevard
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Turn left onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue
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Turn straight
534 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia
2641 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Hampton Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street
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Turn left onto Bull Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street
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Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Holly Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road
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Continue on Saluda Street
1617 ft · 44 sec · Saluda Street
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Turn left onto South Heckle Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on York Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway
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Continue on Alexander Love Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
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Turn right onto Black Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
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Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Turn left onto East Cherokee Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Cherokee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Blacksburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 North
Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny near Blacksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Blacksburg?
The road trip is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Mount Pleasant and 110.2 miles from Blacksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.82 one way or $61.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny near Blacksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Pineridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineridge.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Blacksburg. Straight-line distance: 186.62 mi (300.34 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 92,799 |
| Coordinates | 32.7940700, -79.8625900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blacksburg
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,880 |
| Coordinates | 35.1212400, -81.5159200 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blacksburg (-81.51592, 35.12124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $30.82 | $61.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.46 | $68.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.17 | $74.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.75 | $87.51 |
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 13, 2026
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