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Drive or Fly: Calhoun Falls, SC to Sumter, SC?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for GSP–FLO. At 147 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 28m

Distance

147.1 mi

Total Cost

$67

CO2

59 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$32
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
Wear and tear on vehicle
Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 45m

16m in the air

Air Distance

130 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

33 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Calhoun Falls, SC → GSP 89m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 16m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
FLO → Sumter, SC 60m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Calhoun Falls, SC GSP — Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 60 mi, ~89m drive
Sumter, SC FLO — Florence Regional Airport 40 mi, ~60m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GSP and FLO. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
Airport security and check-in overhead
No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
Luggage fees and restrictions
Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 3h 28m 4h 45m
Total cost (1 person) $67 $125
Carbon footprint 59 kg CO2 33 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
147.1 mi 3h 27m

via US 76; US 378, US 378, SC 72

Alternative (+0 min)
160.6 mi 3h 28m

via I 26, US 76; US 378, SC 72

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Calhoun Falls, SC to Sumter, SC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.