How far is Valley Falls, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Valley Falls, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
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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 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Falls and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls and Rock Hill.
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Start on Lolo Road
884 ft · 41 sec · Lolo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Street
836 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Valley Falls Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Valley Falls Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 585 North, US 176 West: Inman
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pine Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto I 85 South: Greenville
1256 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, I 26 West: Columbia, Asheville
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Columbia
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
66.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 202: Little Mountain
1801 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 202
2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 176
2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 176
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Turn left onto Parr Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road
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Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road
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Turn right onto Fire Tower Road
641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 215S
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Falls and Rock Hill.
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 East
Merge slight left
66.7 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Valley Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Rock Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Falls to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 42.2 miles from Valley Falls and 39.1 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Valley Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Rock Hill.
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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Clemson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Falls and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 66.8 mi (107.5 km).
#1 Valley Falls
Valley Falls is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0159500, -81.9748300 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Hill
The second most populous city in York County, South Carolina.
| Population | 76,318 |
| Coordinates | 34.2518200, -81.2550900 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.63 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.71 | $23.41 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
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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