Origin
Ashley, SC
Night in Ashley on Tuesday
Local time
9:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashley, SC to Landrum, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
33m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashley, SC
Guilherme Simão
Landrum, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ashley, SC to Landrum, SC covers 25.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, East Rutherford Street, Reidville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.5 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.6 miles from Ashley, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 25.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and East Rutherford Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.5 miles on I 26.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,046 ft
763 ft
Total Climb
498 ft
Total Descent
216 ft
Highest Point
1,046 ft
~25.1 mi in
Elevation Range
283 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and East Rutherford Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Elena Drive.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Elena Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Anderson Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Elena Drive
Turn right onto Elena Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Anderson Mill Road
Turn right onto Anderson Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
23.1 mi into trip
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~28m in
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SC 14 / Landrum Road
Turn left onto SC 14 / Landrum Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 20.5 mi | 22m |
| East Rutherford Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Reidville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Anderson Mill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Elena Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Landrum Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jay Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Howard Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 20.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashley, SC and Landrum, SC.
1
Start on Jay Circle
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jay Circle
2
Turn right onto Elena Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Elena Drive
3
Turn right onto Anderson Mill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Mill Road
4
Turn right onto SC 296
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Reidville Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 26
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SC 14: Landrum
8
Turn left onto SC 14
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Landrum Road
9
Continue on SC 14
1.9 mi
·
4 min
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East Rutherford Street
10
Turn right onto US 176
70 ft
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1 sec
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North Howard Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
US 176
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.6 miles from Ashley, SC, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25.1 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.6 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Landrum, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ashley, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ashley, SC
This is one driving day of about 25.1 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ashley, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 20.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.6 mi from Ashley, SC · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.6 miles from Ashley, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Landrum, SC
The final approach into Landrum, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Landrum, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Landrum, SC
Night in Landrum on Tuesday
Local time
9:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ashley, SC to Landrum, SC covers 25.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, East Rutherford Street, Reidville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Ashley, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Elena Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Anderson Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ashley, SC to Landrum, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 763 ft to 1,046 ft elevation with about 498 ft of total climbing.
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