How far is West Columbia, SC from Conway, SC?
The driving distance from West Columbia, SC to Conway, SC is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Columbia and Conway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Columbia and Conway.
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Start on the route
83 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
848 ft · 26 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn left onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Hampton Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street
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Turn left onto Bull Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street
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Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
70.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
28.9 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Church Street
109 m · 20 sec · Church Street
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Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
2719 ft · 1 min · Pine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue
96 m · 14 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto Elm Street
2623 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
141 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Columbia and Conway.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
70.3 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving West Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Conway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Columbia to Conway?
The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from West Columbia and 76.4 miles from Conway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.16 one way or $40.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Conway.
Stop Ideas Near Lamar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Florence City Manager
Bishopville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lamar.
Florence
Camden
Kingstree
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Columbia and Conway. Straight-line distance: 116.68 mi (187.78 km).
#1 West Columbia
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 18,109 |
| Coordinates | 33.9934900, -81.0739800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Conway
City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 26,620 |
| Coordinates | 33.8360000, -79.0478100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.54 | $45.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.32 | $48.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.63 | $57.25 |
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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