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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Marion, SC is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
119.38 mi
02h 34m
Flight
106.07 mi
170.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.07 mi
Kilometers
170.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.38 mi
Kilometers
192.13 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Wed, Sep 23, 4:43 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Wed, Sep 23, 7:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-09-23T14:08
Arrive Marion
Wed, Sep 23, 4:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Bishopville
SC

City in Lee County, South Carolina

From Rock Hill
59.6 mi
01h 17m
To Marion
59.8 mi
01h 17m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Continue on Monticello Road

    12.8 mi · 23 min · Monticello Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Buckner Road

    103 m · 9 sec · Buckner Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Florence

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Cheves Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street

    18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2270 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Godbold Street

    21 m · 3 sec · West Godbold Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Godbold Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
75 mi · 63%
East Palmetto Street
18.9 mi · 16%
Monticello Road
12.8 mi · 11%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 5%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 2%
West Cheves Street
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

74.8 mi · 01h 24m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bishopville
01h 17m from Rock Hill
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rock Hill and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Bishopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Rock Hill and 59.8 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.02 one way or $34.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rock Hill and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Bishopville

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

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

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Camden

35 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Florence

45 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

73 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Marion. Straight-line distance: 106.07 mi (170.71 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
Marion

#2 Marion

City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States

Population6,200
Coordinates34.1782200, -79.4006100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Marion (-79.40061, 34.17822)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $17.02
Round trip
$34.03
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $17.02 $34.03
Mid-grade $4.50 $18.92 $37.85
Premium $4.89 $20.60 $41.21
Diesel $6.12 $25.78 $51.56

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 Marion. The current time is 14:08:14.

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.