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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Union and Shadwick.
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Start on South Highway 11
2880 ft · 57 sec · South Highway 11
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Take the ramp left
1721 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Ridge Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sheep Farm Road
2 mi · 3 min · Sheep Farm Road
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Continue on Wells Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Wells Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wells Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Wells Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wells Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wells Highway
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Turn right onto Friendship Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Friendship Road
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Turn left onto Yellow Jasmine Drive
1433 ft · 1 min · Yellow Jasmine Drive
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Turn right onto Rocky Top Lane
154 m · 37 sec · Rocky Top Lane
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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.
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.
Wells Highway
Continue on Wells Highway
3.65 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
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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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seneca.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Union and Shadwick. Straight-line distance: 11.13 mi (17.92 km).
#1 West Union
Town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 335 |
| Coordinates | 34.7598200, -83.0429300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shadwick
Shadwick is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6320500, -82.9234800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shadwick (-82.92348, 34.63205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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