How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Ware Shoals, SC?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Ware Shoals, SC is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
201.17 mi
03h 58m
Flight
176.39 mi
283.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.39 mi
Kilometers
283.87 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.17 mi
Kilometers
323.75 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ware Shoals
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-23T03:37
Arrive Ware Shoals
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:02 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
100.6 mi
01h 59m
To Ware Shoals
100.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Ware Shoals.

  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

    158.7 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 49

    50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  14. 14

    Continue on Yarborough Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lucas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on North Harper Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 76 West

    1456 ft · 30 sec · Highway 76 West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highway 252

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 252

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 252

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 252

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    26 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 North
159 mi · 79%
Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 6%
Highway 252
8.28 mi · 4%
State Highway 252
5.65 mi · 3%
I 385 North
5.08 mi · 3%
Yarborough Mill Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 North

Merge slight left

159 mi · 02h 53m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
176.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 59m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Ware Shoals.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Ware Shoals?

The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 100.6 miles from Mount Pleasant and 100.6 miles from Ware Shoals.

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

The direct path is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Ware Shoals.

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 Ware Shoals. Straight-line distance: 176.39 mi (283.87 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
Ware Shoals

#2 Ware Shoals

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,152
Coordinates34.3984500, -82.2467900
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Ware Shoals (-82.24679, 34.39845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.87 L · about $28.12
Round trip
$56.25
14.2 gal · 53.74 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.12 $56.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.45 $62.89
Premium $4.78 $33.92 $67.85
Diesel $5.62 $39.93 $79.86

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 Ware Shoals. The current time is 03:37:39.

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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.