How far is Woodruff, SC from Lake Ridge, SC?

The driving distance from Woodruff, SC to Lake Ridge, SC is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
14.95 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.42 mi
18.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.42 mi
Kilometers
18.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.95 mi
Kilometers
24.06 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM EDT
Return by in Woodruff
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodruff
2026-04-19T13:41
Arrive Lake Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
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 Woodruff
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Roebuck
SC

CDP in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

From Woodruff
7.5 mi
00h 12m
To Lake Ridge
7.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodruff and Lake Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 221

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 221

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Point Drive

    3214 ft · 2 min · Center Point Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Moore Duncan Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Moore Duncan Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 417

    1.3 km · 2 min · State Highway 417

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Reidville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Reidville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Nicholls Drive

    578 ft · 25 sec · Nicholls Drive

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Nicholls Court

    61 m · 9 sec · Nicholls Court

  9. 9

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
6.22 mi · 42%
Moore Duncan Highway
4.06 mi · 27%
Reidville Road
1.81 mi · 12%
South Main Street
1.26 mi · 8%
State Highway 417
0.83 mi · 6%
Center Point Drive
0.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 221

Continue on Highway 221

6.22 mi · 00h 09m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roebuck
00h 12m from Woodruff
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodruff and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodruff to Lake Ridge?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Roebuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Woodruff and 7.5 miles from Lake Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 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 $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodruff and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Roebuck

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

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

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Spartanburg

9 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

41 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

82 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

85 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodruff and Lake Ridge. Straight-line distance: 11.42 mi (18.38 km).

Woodruff

#1 Woodruff

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,507
Coordinates34.7395700, -82.0370500
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Ridge

Lake Ridge is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9045700, -82.0248300
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodruff (-82.03705, 34.73957)
End: Lake Ridge (-82.02483, 34.90457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2 L · about $2.10
Round trip
$4.20
1.06 gal · 4 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.10 $4.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.35 $4.69
Premium $4.78 $2.53 $5.06
Diesel $5.62 $2.98 $5.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodruff and Lake Ridge. The current time is 13:41:22.

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.