Origin
Florence, SC
Afternoon in Florence on Sunday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, SC to Fountain Inn, SC
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
160.9 mi
259 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, SC
Samual lim
Fountain Inn, SC
Mugurel Moscaliuc
Trip Overview
The drive from Florence, SC to Fountain Inn, SC covers 160.9 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on J Strom Thurmond Freeway, I 26, I 385 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.4 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.75 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.4 miles from Florence, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 4m highway drive covering 160.9 miles, with most of the trip on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.4 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 76.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
861 ft
137 ft
Total Climb
1,151 ft
Total Descent
427 ft
Highest Point
861 ft
~160.9 mi in
Elevation Range
724 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and I 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 4m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (East Cheves Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Cheves Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Cheves Street
Navigation decision point
5
81.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 26 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 64B
Toward I 26 West
5
82.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
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I 26; US 76
Merge onto I 26; US 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
137.6 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
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I 385
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385 toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Florence, SC to Fountain Inn, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
137.6 mi in
|
~2h 38m
|
via I 385
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| J Strom Thurmond Freeway | 76.4 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 26 | 54.8 mi | 1h |
| I 385 | 21.2 mi | 22m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West David H McLeod Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Cheves Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| SC 14 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
— 76.4 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Fountain Inn, SC.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
133 ft
·
15 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Cheves Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cheves Street
4
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Warley Street
5
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Evans Street
6
Turn right onto I 20 Bus
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West David H McLeod Boulevard
7
Continue on I 20 Bus
76 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.7 mi
·
3 min
Exit 64B
Toward I 26 West
9
Merge onto I 26; US 76
55 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 26; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 385
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit onto SC 14
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
SC 14
Toward SC 14 West: Fountain Inn
12
Continue on SC 14
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Laurens Road
13
Continue on SC 14
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
SC 14
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.4 miles from Florence, SC, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.4 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.4 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fountain Inn, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Florence, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Florence, SC
This is one driving day of about 160.9 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Florence, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on J Strom Thurmond Freeway for about 76.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.4 mi from Florence, SC · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 80.4 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before J Strom Thurmond Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.4 miles.
Arriving in Fountain Inn, SC
The final approach into Fountain Inn, 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 Fountain Inn, 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
$25.75 one way
$51.50 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $28.06 | $56.11 |
| premium | $4.78 | $30.27 | $60.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.75 | $71.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.89 | $7.72 |
| Efficient EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.53 | $10.30 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Fountain Inn, SC
Afternoon in Fountain Inn on Sunday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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
3h 4m 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 Florence, SC to Fountain Inn, SC covers 160.9 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are J Strom Thurmond Freeway, I 26, I 385. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.4 miles from Florence, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 4m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (East Cheves Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Florence, SC to Fountain Inn, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 137 ft to 861 ft elevation with about 1,151 ft of total climbing.
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