How far is Rock Hill, SC from Catawba, SC?

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Catawba, SC is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.39 mi
01h 37m
Flight
45.91 mi
73.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.91 mi
Kilometers
73.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.39 mi
Kilometers
103.63 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catawba
Mon, Apr 13, 1:18 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Mon, Apr 13, 2:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-04-13T11:40
Arrive Catawba
Mon, Apr 13, 1:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Hill
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
Great Falls
SC

Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina

From Rock Hill
32.2 mi
00h 48m
To Catawba
32.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
82°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hill and Catawba.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Catawba.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Continue on Monticous Road

    2026 ft · 40 sec · Monticous Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Highway 215

    1.3 km · 1 min · South State Highway 215

  4. 4

    Continue on Monticous Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Monticous Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 213

    3185 ft · 1 min · State Highway 213

  6. 6

    Continue on Monjicono Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Monjicono Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Monjicono Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Monjicono Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Congress Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Congress Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 200

    11 mi · 19 min · State Highway 200

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North, SC 200 West: Charlotte

    1671 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

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

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 901 South: Edgemoor

    45 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Mount Holly Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Collins Road

    1843 ft · 51 sec · Collins Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hall Spencer Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Hall Spencer Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Anderson Road

    1011 ft · 23 sec · South Anderson Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Anderson Road

    1132 ft · 27 sec · South Anderson Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hall Spencer Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hall Spencer Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cureton Ferry Road

    3031 ft · 1 min · Cureton Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cureton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill and Catawba.

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
24.3 mi · 38%
Monjicono Road
12.5 mi · 19%
State Highway 200
11 mi · 17%
Hall Spencer Road
4.22 mi · 7%
State Highway 215S
2.35 mi · 4%
Monticous Road
2.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

24 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
00h 48m from Rock Hill
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Partly Sunny near Catawba.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Catawba?

The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Rock Hill and 32.2 miles from Catawba.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Hill and Partly Sunny near Catawba.

Stop Ideas Near Great Falls

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

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

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Camden

44 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Columbia

66 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Charlotte

74 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

81 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Catawba. Straight-line distance: 45.91 mi (73.89 km).

Rock Hill

#1 Rock Hill

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

Population76,318
Coordinates34.2518200, -81.2550900
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
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#2 Catawba

Catawba is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.8529200, -80.9111900
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Catawba (-80.91119, 34.85292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.6 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.54 gal · 17.2 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.05 $20.11
Premium $4.78 $10.85 $21.69
Diesel $5.62 $12.77 $25.53

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

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Catawba. The current time is 11:40:57.

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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.