How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Clover, SC?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Clover, SC is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.63 mi
04h 05m
Flight
178.16 mi
286.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.16 mi
Kilometers
286.72 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.63 mi
Kilometers
337.37 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive Clover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gaston
SC

Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Mount Pleasant
104.9 mi
02h 02m
To Clover
104.7 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Clover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Clover.

  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

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

  15. 15

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York

    40 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mount Holly Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Saluda Street

    1617 ft · 44 sec · Saluda Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Heckle Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Alexander Love Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Alexander Love Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Filbert Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Filbert Highway

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Filbert Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Filbert Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street South

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Kings Mountain Street

    549 ft · 13 sec · Kings Mountain Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Church Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Guinn Street

    159 m · 26 sec · Guinn Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Main Street West

    106 m · 6 sec · North Main Street West

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Clover.

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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 North
99.7 mi · 48%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi · 25%
Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 6%
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.59 mi · 4%
York Highway
6.54 mi · 3%
Filbert Highway
6.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
178.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
02h 02m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Clover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Clover?

The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Mount Pleasant and 104.7 miles from Clover.

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

The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Clover.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Clover. Straight-line distance: 178.16 mi (286.72 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
Clover

#2 Clover

Town in the U.

Population6,800
Coordinates35.1112500, -81.2264600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Clover (-81.22646, 35.11125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28 L · about $29.31
Round trip
$58.62
14.8 gal · 56 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.31 $58.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.77 $65.55
Premium $4.78 $35.36 $70.71
Diesel $5.62 $41.62 $83.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Clover. The current time is 22:09:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.