How far is Springdale, SC from Columbia, SC?

The driving distance from Springdale, SC to Columbia, SC is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
60.82 mi
00h 59m
Flight
54.31 mi
87.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.31 mi
Kilometers
87.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.82 mi
Kilometers
97.88 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Fri, Apr 17, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Springdale
Fri, Apr 17, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-17T04:46
Arrive Columbia
Fri, Apr 17, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
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
Summit
SC

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

From Springdale
29.5 mi
00h 29m
To Columbia
31.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
93°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springdale and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springdale and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on Logan Lane

    2438 ft · 2 min · Logan Lane

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Springdale Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Springdale Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bettis Academy Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bettis Academy Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1730 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    45.8 mi · 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Columbia Airport, West Columbia, Lexington

    1942 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    873 ft · 29 sec · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1702 ft · 24 sec · Hampton Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1159 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Huger Street

    824 ft · 22 sec · Huger Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1 km · 1 min · Gervais Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springdale and Columbia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bettis Academy Road
46.9 mi · 77%
Augusta Road
6.1 mi · 10%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.67 mi · 4%
Springdale Road
1.03 mi · 2%
Gervais Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Logan Lane
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bettis Academy Road

Merge slight left

45.8 mi · 00h 50m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
54.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
00h 29m from Springdale
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springdale and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springdale to Columbia?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Springdale and 31.4 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springdale and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

36 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

71 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

82 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 54.31 mi (87.41 km).

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#1 Springdale

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina

Population2,732
Coordinates33.6070800, -81.8537200
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Logan Lane (-81.853824, 33.607018)
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.03
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.52 $17.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.78 $10.27 $20.55
Diesel $5.62 $12.09 $24.18

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Columbia. The current time is 04:46:20.

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.