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Trip from Florence, SC to Inman Mills, SC

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

3h 28m

Distance

180 mi

290 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 16m ★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

county seat of Florence County, South Carolina, United States

Florence, SC

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Inman Mills, SC, SC

Inman Mills, SC

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

The drive from Florence, SC to Inman Mills, SC covers 180 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Cheves Street, Warley Street, West Evans Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.15 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

90 miles from Florence, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 28m drive with frequent turns across 180 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Cheves 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 Florence, SC to Inman Mills, SC is easy. At 3h 28m 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 Florence, SC to Inman Mills, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Cheves Street
Warley Street
West Evans Street
West David H McLeod Boulevard
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
I 26 West
Spartanburg
US 176

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Cheves Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence, SC and Inman Mills, SC.

1

Start on the route

49 ft · 9 sec · the route
2

Turn left

131 ft · 15 sec
3

At the end of the 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 West Evans Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Evans Street
6

Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

1.5 mi · 2 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
7

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

76 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West

1.7 mi · 3 min · I 26 West
9

Merge slight left

55 mi · 1 hr
10

Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

38 mi · 41 min · Spartanburg
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 176: Inman

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 176: Inman
12

Keep slight right

436 ft · 16 sec
13

Turn straight onto Asheville Highway

3.9 mi · 6 min · Asheville Highway
14

Turn left onto Park Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Park Road
15

Turn sharp right onto 1st Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · 1st Street
16

Turn right onto Power Pack Road

230 ft · 12 sec · Power Pack Road
17

Turn left onto Power Pack Extension

384 ft · 17 sec · Power Pack Extension
18

Arrive at your destination

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 90 miles from Florence, SC, or about 1h 44m 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 40 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90 miles or 1h 44m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inman Mills, 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.

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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 Florence, SC

This is one driving day of about 180 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90 mi from Florence, SC · 1h 44m into the drive

town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Andrews, SC

90 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

Camden, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Andrews, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90 miles from Florence, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Inman Mills, SC

The final approach into Inman Mills, 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 Inman Mills, 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

$28.15 one way

$56.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $30.78 $61.55
premium $4.70 $33.31 $66.63
diesel $5.61 $39.74 $79.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54 0 $18.90 $8.64
Efficient EV 45 0 $15.75 $7.20
EV Truck/SUV 72 0 $25.20 $11.52

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Florence, SC

Evening in Florence on Wednesday

Local time

6:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Inman Mills, SC

Evening in Inman Mills on Wednesday

Local time

6:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

90°F

Saint Andrews, SC

90 mi in

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

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 28m 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 Inman Mills, SC covers 180 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Cheves Street, Warley Street, West Evans Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90 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 $28.15 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.
The drive from Florence, SC to Inman Mills, SC is easy. At 3h 28m 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 Florence, SC to Inman Mills, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florence, SC to Inman Mills, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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