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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Clover, SC is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.78 mi
01h 57m
Flight
59.4 mi
95.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.4 mi
Kilometers
95.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.78 mi
Kilometers
117.13 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clover
Wed, Sep 23, 3:58 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Wed, Sep 23, 5:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-09-23T14:00
Arrive Clover
Wed, Sep 23, 3:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Gayle Mill
SC

Census designated place

From Rock Hill
36.4 mi
00h 58m
To Clover
36.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on State Highway 215S

    1998 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 215S

  6. 6

    Continue on Monsicous Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Monsicous Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Cherokee Road

    7 mi · 12 min · Old Cherokee Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Cherokee Road

    10.4 mi · 18 min · Old Cherokee Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Fairfield Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    88 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West End Road

    12.4 mi · 19 min · West End Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Lowrys Highway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Lowrys Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Chester Highway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Chester Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Congress Street

    1811 ft · 34 sec · South Congress Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 321 Bypass

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 321 Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Filbert Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Filbert Highway

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Filbert Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Filbert Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kings Mountain Street

    549 ft · 13 sec · Kings Mountain Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Church Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Guinn Street

    159 m · 26 sec · Guinn Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street West

    106 m · 6 sec · North Main Street West

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Cherokee Road
17.4 mi · 24%
Chester Highway
12.5 mi · 17%
West End Road
12.4 mi · 17%
Lowrys Highway
8.15 mi · 11%
Filbert Highway
6.32 mi · 9%
State Highway 215S
2.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Chester Highway

Continue on Chester Highway

12.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
59.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gayle Mill
00h 58m from Rock Hill
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rock Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Clover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Gayle Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Rock Hill and 36.4 miles from Clover.

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

The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.39 one way or $20.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rock Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Clover.

Stop Ideas Near Gayle Mill

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

63 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

69 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Charlotte

71 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Camden

76 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Clover. Straight-line distance: 59.4 mi (95.6 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
Clover

#2 Clover

Town in the U.

Population6,800
Coordinates35.1112500, -81.2264600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Clover (-81.22646, 35.11125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $10.39
Round trip
$20.78
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $10.39 $20.78
Mid-grade $4.50 $11.55 $23.10
Premium $4.89 $12.58 $25.16
Diesel $6.12 $15.74 $31.48

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Clover. The current time is 14:00:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.