How far is Woodruff, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Woodruff, SC to Florence, SC is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.31 mi
03h 04m
Flight
134.91 mi
217.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.91 mi
Kilometers
217.11 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.31 mi
Kilometers
254.77 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Woodruff
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodruff
2026-04-14T23:55
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodruff
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Woodruff
79.1 mi
01h 32m
To Florence
79.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodruff and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodruff and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1390 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    48 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Laurens Road

    1235 ft · 44 sec · Laurens Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Cross Anchor Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Cross Anchor Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodruff and Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
79.6 mi · 50%
Cross Anchor Road
74.9 mi · 47%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 1%
West Cheves Street
0.71 mi
South Main Street
0.29 mi
Laurens Road
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
134.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 32m from Woodruff
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodruff and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodruff to Florence?

The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Woodruff and 79.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.14 one way or $44.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodruff and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodruff and Florence. Straight-line distance: 134.91 mi (217.11 km).

Woodruff

#1 Woodruff

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,507
Coordinates34.7395700, -82.0370500
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodruff (-82.03705, 34.73957)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.15 L · about $22.14
Round trip
$44.28
11.18 gal · 42.3 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.14 $44.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.76 $49.52
Premium $4.78 $26.71 $53.42
Diesel $5.62 $31.44 $62.88

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodruff and Florence. The current time is 23:55:58.

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.