How far is Summerville, SC from Iva, SC?
The driving distance from Summerville, SC to Iva, SC is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and Iva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Iva.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
35 m · 7 sec · East Richardson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West
2191 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
146.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union
1045 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 49
50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Turn left onto Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Continue on North Harper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn right onto Church Street
1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Highway 76 West
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West
48 m · 3 sec · Highway 76 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West
13.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 76 West
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Turn left onto Princeton Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway
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Continue on East Greer Street
2926 ft · 53 sec · East Greer Street
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Continue on West Greer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Greer Street
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Continue on Highway 252
4.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 252
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Turn right onto Clinkscales Road
1669 ft · 55 sec · Clinkscales Road
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Turn sharp left onto Trail Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Trail Road
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Turn right onto Due West Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Due West Highway
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Turn left onto Highway 413
9 mi · 16 min · Highway 413
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Continue on Mc Kee Street
1246 ft · 25 sec · Mc Kee Street
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Continue on East Front Street
2098 ft · 57 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
48 m · 4 sec · East Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville and Iva.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-26 West
Merge slight left
147 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Summerville and Chance Rain Showers near Iva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerville to Iva?
The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Summerville and 103.1 miles from Iva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.84 one way or $57.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Summerville and Chance Rain Showers near Iva.
Stop Ideas Near Irmo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irmo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Iva. Straight-line distance: 168.49 mi (271.16 km).
#1 Summerville
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 53,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.0185000, -80.1756500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iva
Town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 34.3065000, -82.6637400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iva (-82.66374, 34.3065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $28.84 | $57.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.24 | $64.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.78 | $69.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.94 | $81.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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