How far is West Union, SC from Shadwick, SC?

The driving distance from West Union, SC to Shadwick, SC is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.8 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.13 mi
17.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.13 mi
Kilometers
17.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.8 mi
Kilometers
22.21 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shadwick
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in West Union
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Union
2026-04-23T05:55
Arrive Shadwick
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Union
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Seneca
SC

City in South Carolina

From West Union
6.9 mi
00h 12m
To Shadwick
6.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Union and Shadwick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Union and Shadwick.

  1. 1

    Start on South Highway 11

    2880 ft · 57 sec · South Highway 11

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1721 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Blue Ridge Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sheep Farm Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Sheep Farm Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wells Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Wells Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wells Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · Wells Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Wells Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wells Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Friendship Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Friendship Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Yellow Jasmine Drive

    1433 ft · 1 min · Yellow Jasmine Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rocky Top Lane

    154 m · 37 sec · Rocky Top Lane

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rocky Top Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Union and Shadwick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wells Highway
4.88 mi · 35%
Blue Ridge Boulevard
3.29 mi · 24%
Friendship Road
2.4 mi · 17%
Sheep Farm Road
1.99 mi · 14%
South Highway 11
0.87 mi · 6%
Yellow Jasmine Drive
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wells Highway

Continue on Wells Highway

3.65 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seneca
00h 12m from West Union
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving West Union and Clear near Shadwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Union to Shadwick?

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from West Union and 6.9 miles from Shadwick.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around West Union and Clear near Shadwick.

Stop Ideas Near Seneca

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seneca, 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 Seneca.

RAIL

Clemson

11 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

37 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Greenville

53 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Gainesville

92 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Union and Shadwick. Straight-line distance: 11.13 mi (17.92 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Union

Town in South Carolina, USA

Population335
Coordinates34.7598200, -83.0429300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
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#2 Shadwick

Shadwick is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6320500, -82.9234800
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: West Union (-83.04293, 34.75982)
End: Shadwick (-82.92348, 34.63205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $1.94
Round trip
$3.88
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.94 $3.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.78 $2.34 $4.68
Diesel $5.62 $2.76 $5.51

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 West Union and Shadwick. The current time is 05:55:11.

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.