How far is Sumter, SC from Calhoun Falls, SC?

The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Calhoun Falls, SC is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.69 mi
03h 26m
Flight
129.66 mi
208.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.66 mi
Kilometers
208.66 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.69 mi
Kilometers
237.68 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calhoun Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Sumter
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumter
2026-04-22T23:35
Arrive Calhoun Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumter
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
Summit
SC

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

From Sumter
73.8 mi
01h 43m
To Calhoun Falls
73.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Calhoun Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Calhoun Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on East Liberty Street

    966 ft · 24 sec · East Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    2268 ft · 44 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 South: Charleston, Spartanburg

    2651 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William Earle Berne Beltway

    5 mi · 5 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 26 West: Spartanburg

    2691 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington

    860 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    17.4 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway

    131 m · 15 sec · Columbia Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Columbia Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Greenwood Highway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Greenwood Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 178

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 178

  19. 19

    Continue on Bruce Road

    697 ft · 12 sec · Bruce Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Bradley Street

    2941 ft · 50 sec · Bradley Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Mosley Road

    1577 ft · 27 sec · Mosley Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Rock House Road

    1678 ft · 28 sec · Rock House Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Scotts Ferry Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Scotts Ferry Road

  24. 24

    Continue on S-41-98

    2460 ft · 42 sec · S-41-98

  25. 25

    Continue on S-41-227

    2.1 mi · 3 min · S-41-227

  26. 26

    Continue on Kathy Hill Road

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Kathy Hill Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Sivell Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Sivell Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Road

    914 ft · 16 sec · Warren Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 25 South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 25 South

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Scotch Cross Road West

    2574 ft · 40 sec · Scotch Cross Road West

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 225

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 225

  32. 32

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Nixon Circle

    2970 ft · 53 sec · Nixon Circle

  34. 34

    Continue on Taggart Avenue

    2255 ft · 42 sec · Taggart Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 225

    2783 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 225

  36. 36

    Turn left onto State Highway 72

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left

    24.4 mi · 33 min

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North Cox Avenue

    29 m · 4 sec · North Cox Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on North Cox Avenue

    75 m · 11 sec · North Cox Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cox Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumter and Calhoun Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
37.9 mi · 26%
Columbia Highway
14.2 mi · 10%
Greenwood Highway
10.7 mi · 7%
Augusta Road
7.02 mi · 5%
William Earle Berne Beltway
5 mi · 3%
I 26 West
4.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Continue straight

32.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
01h 43m from Sumter
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sumter and Sunny near Calhoun Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Calhoun Falls?

The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Sumter and 73.9 miles from Calhoun Falls.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sumter and Sunny near Calhoun Falls.

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 Sumter and Calhoun Falls. Straight-line distance: 129.66 mi (208.66 km).

Sumter

#1 Sumter

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

Population39,439
Coordinates33.9204400, -80.3414700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Calhoun Falls

#2 Calhoun Falls

Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,883
Coordinates34.0923400, -82.5956900
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumter (-80.34147, 33.92044)
End: Calhoun Falls (-82.59569, 34.09234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.73 L · about $20.64
Round trip
$41.27
10.42 gal · 39.46 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.64 $41.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.08 $46.15
Premium $4.78 $24.89 $49.79
Diesel $5.62 $29.30 $58.60

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 Sumter and Calhoun Falls. The current time is 23:35:57.

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.