How far is Tigerville, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Tigerville, SC to Columbia, SC is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tigerville and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tigerville and Columbia.
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Start on North Tigerville Road
56 m · 8 sec · North Tigerville Road
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Continue on Mountain View Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Mountain View Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Locust Hill Road
1233 ft · 22 sec · Locust Hill Road
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Turn right onto Sandy Flat Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sandy Flat Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Sandy Flat Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sandy Flat Road
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Continue on State Park Road
1.2 km · 1 min · State Park Road
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Continue on East Mountain Creek Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Mountain Creek Road
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Turn left onto Piedmont Park Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Piedmont Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rutherford Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Rutherford Road
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Turn left onto North Pleasantburg Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Pleasantburg Drive
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Continue on North Pleasantburg Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Pleasantburg Drive
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Turn left onto I 385 South: Columbia
1536 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway
31.6 mi · 35 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Huger Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1 km · 1 min · Gervais Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tigerville and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tigerville and Light Rain Likely near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tigerville to Columbia?
The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Tigerville and 65.8 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.81 one way or $31.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tigerville and Light Rain Likely near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
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Greenville
Clemson
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tigerville and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 105.85 mi (170.35 km).
#1 Tigerville
Tigerville is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0684500, -82.3684500 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $3.60 | $15.81 | $31.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $17.81 | $35.61 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $19.56 | $39.11 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $25.09 | $50.18 |
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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