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

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Roebuck, SC is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.53 mi
01h 28m
Flight
59.32 mi
95.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.32 mi
Kilometers
95.46 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.53 mi
Kilometers
116.72 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roebuck
Wed, Apr 29, 2:56 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Wed, Apr 29, 4:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-04-29T13:27
Arrive Roebuck
Wed, Apr 29, 2:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Joanna
SC

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

From Rock Hill
36.3 mi
00h 44m
To Roebuck
36.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto East Blackstock Road

    2317 ft · 52 sec · East Blackstock Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Blackstock Road

    1340 ft · 37 sec · East Blackstock Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Church Lane

    26 m · 4 sec · Church Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 202
36 mi · 50%
Spartanburg
23.5 mi · 32%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 6%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 3%
US 176
2.25 mi · 3%
State Highway 215S
2.12 mi · 3%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 44m from Rock Hill
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rock Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Roebuck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Rock Hill and 36.2 miles from Roebuck.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rock Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Roebuck.

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
RAIL

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 Roebuck. Straight-line distance: 59.32 mi (95.46 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
Roebuck

#2 Roebuck

CDP in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,200
Coordinates34.8795700, -81.9662100
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Roebuck (-81.96621, 34.87957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.34 $22.68
Premium $4.78 $12.23 $24.46
Diesel $5.62 $14.40 $28.79

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Roebuck. The current time is 13:27:30.

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.