Trip from Due West, SC to Columbia, SC

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

97.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Due West, SC to Columbia, SC covers 97.2 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Main Street, Highway 184 East, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.16 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

48.6 miles from Due West, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 49m drive with frequent turns across 97.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Main Street	0 mi	0m
Highway 184 East	0 mi	0m
West Main Street	0 mi	0m
Old Shoals Junction Road	0 mi	0m
Smith Street	0 mi	0m
South Greenwood Avenue	0 mi	0m
Saluda Avenue	0 mi	0m
Highway 252	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Main Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on College Street

2

Turn right onto North Main Street

3

Continue on Highway 184 East

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Continue on West Main Street

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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

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Turn left onto Old Shoals Junction Road

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Continue on Smith Street

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Turn left onto South Greenwood Avenue

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Continue on Saluda Avenue

10

Continue on Highway 252

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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 76 West

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Continue on West Main Street

13

Turn slight left onto Anderson Drive

14

At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

15

Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive

16

Turn left onto North Harper Street

17

Continue on Lucas Avenue

18

Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road

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Continue on State Highway 49

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Take the ramp right toward I 385 South

21

Merge slight left

22

Merge slight left

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Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia

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Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

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Continue on Huger Street

26

Turn left onto Gervais Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 48.6 miles from Due West, SC.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.6 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Due West, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Due West, SC

This is one driving day of about 97.2 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Due West, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Mauldin, SC

49 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Columbia, 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 Columbia, SC.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.6 mi from Due West, SC

Mauldin, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mauldin, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.6 miles from Due West, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$15.16	$30.32
midgrade	$4.43	$16.95	$33.90
premium	$4.78	$18.28	$36.57
diesel	$5.62	$21.52	$43.04

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Due West, SC to Columbia, SC covers 97.2 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Main Street, Highway 184 East, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48.6 miles from Due West, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.16 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.