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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Irmo, SC is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.43 mi
00h 39m
Flight
12.17 mi
19.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.17 mi
Kilometers
19.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.43 mi
Kilometers
40.93 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irmo
Thu, Sep 17, 2:31 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Thu, Sep 17, 3:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-09-17T13:51
Arrive Irmo
Thu, Sep 17, 2:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rock Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Peak
SC

Human settlement in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Rock Hill
12.7 mi
00h 19m
To Irmo
12.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph E
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto US 176

    3.3 mi · 5 min · US 176

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad River Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Broad River Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 60 West: Lake Murray Boulevard West, Irmo

    2072 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lake Murray Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Lake Murray Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Murray Boulevard

    107 m · 11 sec · Lake Murray Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Woodrow Street

    45 m · 8 sec · Woodrow Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodrow Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad River Road
13.1 mi · 52%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 17%
US 176
3.31 mi · 13%
State Highway 215S
2.12 mi · 8%
Lake Murray Boulevard
1.07 mi · 4%
Jenkinsville Road
0.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Broad River Road

Continue on Broad River Road

7.94 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peak
00h 19m from Rock Hill
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Clear near Irmo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Peak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Rock Hill and 12.7 miles from Irmo.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Peak

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

38 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

64 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

97 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

103 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Irmo. Straight-line distance: 12.17 mi (19.59 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
Irmo

#2 Irmo

Town

Population12,734
Coordinates34.0859800, -81.1831500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Irmo (-81.18315, 34.08598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.67
Round trip
$7.35
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $3.67 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.56 $4.10 $8.20
Premium $4.96 $4.46 $8.92
Diesel $6.12 $5.51 $11.02

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Irmo. The current time is 13:51:57.

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.