How far is North Charleston, SC from Leesville, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Leesville, SC is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Leesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Leesville.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
1501 ft · 38 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1 km · 1 min · Dorchester Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
103.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
7 mi · 11 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Augusta Highway
14 mi · 21 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on East Columbia Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto North Lee Street
54 m · 5 sec · North Lee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and Leesville.
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 West
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 54m
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 North Charleston and Sunny near Leesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Leesville?
The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 65.1 miles from North Charleston and 65.2 miles from Leesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.57 one way or $33.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Charleston and Sunny near Leesville.
Stop Ideas Near Brookdale
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 Brookdale.
Denmark
Columbia
Camden
Yemassee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Leesville. Straight-line distance: 115.16 mi (185.33 km).
#1 North Charleston
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 118,752 |
| Coordinates | 32.8546200, -79.9748100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leesville
Leesville is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9165300, -81.5134400 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leesville (-81.51344, 33.91653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $3.60 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $18.66 | $37.32 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $20.49 | $40.99 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $26.29 | $52.58 |
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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