How far is Saxon, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Saxon, SC to Florence, SC is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.34 mi
03h 18m
Flight
136.12 mi
219.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.12 mi
Kilometers
219.07 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.34 mi
Kilometers
277.36 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in Saxon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saxon
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saxon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Seven Oaks
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Saxon
86.1 mi
01h 39m
To Florence
86.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saxon and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saxon and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    2084 ft · 2 min · Front Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Powell Mill Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Powell Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto W O Ezell Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saxon and Florence.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
86.4 mi · 50%
I 20 East
79.6 mi · 46%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 1%
Powell Mill Road
1.54 mi · 1%
W O Ezell Boulevard
1.19 mi · 1%
West Cheves Street
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

86.2 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
136.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Oaks
01h 39m from Saxon
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saxon and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saxon to Florence?

The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seven Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Saxon and 86.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.08 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saxon and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Seven Oaks

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

12 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

53 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saxon and Florence. Straight-line distance: 136.12 mi (219.07 km).

Saxon

#1 Saxon

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population3,424
Coordinates34.9612300, -81.9673300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Saxon (-81.96733, 34.96123)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.02 L · about $24.08
Round trip
$48.17
12.16 gal · 46.04 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.08 $48.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.93 $53.86
Premium $4.78 $29.05 $58.10
Diesel $5.62 $34.19 $68.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saxon and Florence. The current time is 00:55:13.

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.