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

The driving distance from Roebuck, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 70.2 miles (113 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
70.19 mi
01h 12m
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
70.19 mi
Kilometers
112.96 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Wed, Apr 29, 1:26 PM EDT
Return by in Roebuck
Wed, Apr 29, 2:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roebuck
2026-04-29T12:14
Arrive Rock Hill
Wed, Apr 29, 1:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roebuck
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 Roebuck
36.5 mi
00h 36m
To Rock Hill
33.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Lane

    26 m · 4 sec · Church Lane

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto East Blackstock Road

    1340 ft · 40 sec · East Blackstock Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Blackstock Road

    2213 ft · 46 sec · East Blackstock Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Highway 221

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  5. 5

    Turn left

    843 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 202: Little Mountain

    1801 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 202

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 176

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 176

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fire Tower Road

    641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
59.1 mi · 84%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 6%
State Highway 202
2.78 mi · 4%
Highway 176
2.25 mi · 3%
State Highway 215S
2.12 mi · 3%
Jenkinsville Road
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 221

Merge slight left

56.7 mi · 01h 01m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 36m from Roebuck
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (113 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 36.5 miles from Roebuck and 33.7 miles from Rock Hill.

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 10.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Roebuck and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 59.32 mi (95.46 km).

Roebuck

#1 Roebuck

CDP in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,200
Coordinates34.8795700, -81.9662100
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Rock Hill

#2 Rock Hill

The second most populous city in York County, South Carolina.

Population76,318
Coordinates34.2518200, -81.2550900
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Lane (-81.966212, 34.87957)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.38 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.65
4.96 gal · 18.76 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.82 $19.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.98 $21.97
Premium $4.78 $11.85 $23.70
Diesel $5.62 $13.95 $27.90

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 Roebuck and Rock Hill. The current time is 12:14:14.

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.