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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Iva, SC is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
102.46 mi
02h 28m
Flight
80.51 mi
129.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.51 mi
Kilometers
129.57 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.46 mi
Kilometers
164.89 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Iva
Fri, May 1, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Fri, May 1, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-05-01T03:03
Arrive Iva
Fri, May 1, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Laurens
SC

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

From Rock Hill
51.2 mi
01h 14m
To Iva
51.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 49

    50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  13. 13

    Continue on Yarborough Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lucas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Harper Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 76 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West

    48 m · 3 sec · Highway 76 West

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 76 West

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Princeton Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on East Greer Street

    2926 ft · 53 sec · East Greer Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Greer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Greer Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 252

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 252

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Clinkscales Road

    1669 ft · 55 sec · Clinkscales Road

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto Trail Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Trail Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Due West Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Due West Highway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Highway 413

    9 mi · 16 min · Highway 413

  31. 31

    Continue on Mc Kee Street

    1246 ft · 25 sec · Mc Kee Street

  32. 32

    Continue on East Front Street

    2098 ft · 57 sec · East Front Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    48 m · 4 sec · East Broad Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 202
36 mi · 35%
Highway 76 West
15.4 mi · 15%
Highway 413
9.04 mi · 9%
Princeton Highway
6.61 mi · 6%
I 385 North
5.08 mi · 5%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 4%
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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurens
01h 14m from Rock Hill
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rock Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Iva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Laurens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Rock Hill and 51.3 miles from Iva.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Laurens

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

51 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

54 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

78 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

106 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Iva. Straight-line distance: 80.51 mi (129.57 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
Iva

#2 Iva

Town in South Carolina, USA

Population1,341
Coordinates34.3065000, -82.6637400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Iva (-82.66374, 34.3065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.69 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.24 gal · 27.38 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.03 $32.07
Premium $4.78 $17.30 $34.59
Diesel $5.62 $20.36 $40.72

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Iva. The current time is 03:03:16.

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.