Origin
Columbia, SC
Morning in Columbia on Wednesday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, SC to Arial, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
117.6 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
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6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arial, SC
Nino Souza
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, SC to Arial, SC covers 117.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gervais Street, Assembly Street, Elmwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.39 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
58.8 miles from Columbia, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 117.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gervais Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Columbia, SC to Arial, SC is easy. At 2h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, SC to Arial, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gervais Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Assembly Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elmwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 385 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 185 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Easley | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 153 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Gervais Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, SC and Arial, SC.
1
Start on Gervais Street
433 ft
·
18 sec
·
Gervais Street
2
Continue on Gervais Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Gervais Street
3
Turn right onto Assembly Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Assembly Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmwood Avenue
5
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
4 min
6
Merge slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 185: Atlanta, Anderson
10
Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Southern Connector
11
Take the exit slight right toward Easley, Clemson
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Easley, Clemson
12
Keep slight right to continue on Easley, Clemson
512 ft
·
12 sec
·
Easley, Clemson
13
Merge slight left onto Highway 153
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 153
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
15
Exit the roundabout
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Calhoun Memorial Highway
17
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
18
Continue on Gentry Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Gentry Memorial Highway
19
Turn right onto Rice Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rice Road
20
Turn right onto Arial Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Arial Street
21
Turn left onto Cobb Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cobb Street
22
Arrive at your destination
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 58.8 miles from Columbia, SC, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.8 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arial, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Columbia, 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 Columbia, SC
This is one driving day of about 117.6 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Columbia, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.8 mi from Columbia, SC · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from Columbia, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arial, SC
The final approach into Arial, 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 Arial, 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
$18.39 one way
$36.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.11 | $40.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.77 | $43.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.96 | $51.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.35 | $5.64 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47 | 0 | $16.46 | $7.53 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Arial, SC
Morning in Arial on Wednesday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
22 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
2h 22m 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 Columbia, SC to Arial, SC covers 117.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gervais Street, Assembly Street, Elmwood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.8 miles from Columbia, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.39 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.
The drive from Columbia, SC to Arial, SC is easy. At 2h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, SC to Arial, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbia, SC to Arial, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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