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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Estill, SC is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
116.15 mi
02h 38m
Flight
103.43 mi
166.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.43 mi
Kilometers
166.46 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.15 mi
Kilometers
186.93 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Estill
Tue, May 5, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Tue, May 5, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-05-05T08:15
Arrive Estill
Tue, May 5, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Livingston
SC

Town in South Carolina, US

From Rock Hill
58.2 mi
01h 19m
To Estill
58 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Continue on Monticello Road

    12.6 mi · 22 min · Monticello Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1653 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Gaston, Cayce

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    92 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Charleston Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Charleston Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Highway 321

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 321

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Southbound Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Carolina Highway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · Carolina Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Main Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway

    9 mi · 13 min · Bufords Bridge Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Hampton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Hampton Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Columbia Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    87 m · 18 sec · 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 20%
Carolina Highway
19.7 mi · 17%
Monticello Road
16.8 mi · 14%
Columbia Highway
12.8 mi · 11%
Bufords Bridge Highway
8.96 mi · 8%
Charleston
7.07 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Continue on Savannah Highway

23.7 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 19m from Rock Hill
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Sunny near Estill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Rock Hill and 58 miles from Estill.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.24 one way or $32.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Hill and Sunny near Estill.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

25 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

49 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

90 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

99 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Estill. Straight-line distance: 103.43 mi (166.46 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
Estill

#2 Estill

City in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,845
Coordinates32.7548900, -81.2420500
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Estill (-81.24205, 32.75489)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.52 L · about $16.24
Round trip
$32.48
8.2 gal · 31.04 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.24 $32.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.78 $19.59 $39.18
Diesel $5.62 $23.06 $46.12

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Estill. The current time is 08:15:13.

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.