How far is Simpsonville, SC from Conway, SC?

The driving distance from Simpsonville, SC to Conway, SC is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
224.1 mi
03h 37m
Flight
193.33 mi
311.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.33 mi
Kilometers
311.14 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.1 mi
Kilometers
360.65 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Wed, Apr 15, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Simpsonville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Simpsonville
2026-04-15T04:57
Arrive Conway
Wed, Apr 15, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Simpsonville
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
Lugoff
SC

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

From Simpsonville
109.7 mi
01h 48m
To Conway
114.4 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Simpsonville and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    53 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hedge Street

    45 m · 11 sec · Hedge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Curtis Street

    114 m · 14 sec · East Curtis Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southeast Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fairview Road

    1408 ft · 36 sec · Fairview Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    27.2 mi · 30 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    28.9 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Church Street

    109 m · 20 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    2719 ft · 1 min · Pine Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · 9th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2623 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    141 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Simpsonville and Conway.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
82.3 mi · 37%
I 20 East
79.8 mi · 36%
West Palmetto Street
54.6 mi · 24%
Southeast Main Street
1.09 mi
Pine Street
0.52 mi
Elm Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

79.4 mi · 01h 30m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
193.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
01h 48m from Simpsonville
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Simpsonville and Mostly Clear near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Conway?

The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Simpsonville and 114.4 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.33 one way or $62.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Simpsonville and Mostly Clear near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Lugoff

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

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

RAIL

Camden

6 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

86 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Conway. Straight-line distance: 193.33 mi (311.14 km).

Simpsonville

#1 Simpsonville

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

Population25,272
Coordinates34.7370600, -82.2542800
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.254452, 34.737223)
End: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.93 L · about $31.33
Round trip
$62.66
15.82 gal · 59.86 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.33 $62.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.03 $70.07
Premium $4.78 $37.79 $75.59
Diesel $5.62 $44.49 $88.97

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Simpsonville and Conway. The current time is 04:57:28.

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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.