How far is Sumter, SC from Iva, SC?
The driving distance from Sumter, SC to Iva, SC is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Halfway Point
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City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumter and Iva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumter and Iva.
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Start on East Liberty Street
966 ft · 24 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
2268 ft · 44 sec · North Washington Street
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Continue on Broad Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · Broad Street
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Continue straight
34.2 mi · 42 min
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Continue on Devine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street
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Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Taylor Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street
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Turn right onto Bull Street
2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street
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Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Sumter and Iva.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Elmwood Avenue
Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Clear leaving Sumter and Sunny near Iva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumter to Iva?
The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Sumter and 80.9 miles from Iva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.58 one way or $45.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Sumter and Sunny near Iva.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
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 Newberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumter and Iva. Straight-line distance: 135.49 mi (218.05 km).
#1 Sumter
City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 39,439 |
| Coordinates | 33.9204400, -80.3414700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.25 | $50.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.23 | $54.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.06 | $64.11 |
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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