How far is Rock Hill, SC from Fountain Inn, SC?

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Fountain Inn, SC is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.02 mi
01h 23m
Flight
61.5 mi
98.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.5 mi
Kilometers
98.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.02 mi
Kilometers
111.07 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fountain Inn
Fri, Nov 6, 5:49 PM EST
Return by in Rock Hill
Fri, Nov 6, 7:13 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-11-06T16:25
Arrive Fountain Inn
Fri, Nov 6, 5:49 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Hill
9:30 PM EST
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
Joanna
SC

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

From Rock Hill
34.5 mi
00h 41m
To Fountain Inn
34.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Fountain Inn.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Fire Tower Road

    703 ft · 31 sec · Fire Tower Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US 176

    2.3 mi · 3 min · US 176

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 202

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.1 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

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

    21.2 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 14 West: Fountain Inn

    2394 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Laurens Road

    2393 ft · 40 sec · Laurens Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 202
36 mi · 52%
I 385 North
21.2 mi · 31%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 6%
US 176
2.25 mi · 3%
State Highway 215S
2.12 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 202

Merge slight left

33.1 mi · 00h 36m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 41m from Rock Hill
Leave By
3:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fountain Inn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Fountain Inn?

The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Rock Hill and 34.5 miles from Fountain Inn.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny around Rock Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fountain Inn.

Stop Ideas Near Joanna

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

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

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Spartanburg

61 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

74 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Clemson

98 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Fountain Inn. Straight-line distance: 61.5 mi (98.98 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
Fountain Inn

#2 Fountain Inn

City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States

Population10,905
Coordinates34.6890100, -82.1956700
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Fountain Inn (-82.19567, 34.68901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.22 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.58
4.88 gal · 18.44 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $8.79 $17.58
Mid-grade $4.06 $9.90 $19.79
Premium $4.46 $10.87 $21.74
Diesel $5.72 $13.94 $27.89

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Fountain Inn. The current time is 16:25:31.

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.