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Trip from Irmo, SC to Gilbert, SC

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

20.4 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

Downtown Irmo, SC, SC

Irmo, SC

Junior Bastos

Downtown Gilbert, SC, SC

Gilbert, SC

Franco Monsalvo

Trip Overview

The drive from Irmo, SC to Gilbert, SC covers 20.4 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lake Murray Boulevard, North Lake Drive, Columbia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

10.2 miles from Irmo, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 20.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Murray Boulevard 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 Irmo, SC to Gilbert, SC is easy. At 34m 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 Irmo, SC to Gilbert, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lake Murray Boulevard
North Lake Drive
Columbia Avenue
West Main Street
Augusta Highway
Spring Hill Road
Peach Festival Road
Hampton Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Lake Murray Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irmo, SC and Gilbert, SC.

1

Start on Woodrow Street

23 ft · 3 sec · Woodrow Street
2

Turn right onto Lake Murray Boulevard

282 ft · 33 sec · Lake Murray Boulevard
3

Continue on Lake Murray Boulevard

2.7 mi · 4 min · Lake Murray Boulevard
4

Continue on North Lake Drive

5.2 mi · 8 min · North Lake Drive
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Drive

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North Lake Drive
6

Turn slight right onto Columbia Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Columbia Avenue
7

Continue on West Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
8

Continue on Augusta Highway

6.5 mi · 9 min · Augusta Highway
9

Turn left onto Spring Hill Road

2.8 mi · 3 min · Spring Hill Road
10

Turn left onto Peach Festival Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Peach Festival Road
11

Turn right onto Hampton Street

177 ft · 5 sec · Hampton Street
12

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 10.2 miles from Irmo, SC, or about 17m 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 20 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 10.2 miles or 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Irmo, SC.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Irmo, SC

This is one driving day of about 20.4 miles and 34m.

At 20.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.2 mi from Irmo, SC · 17m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Batesburg-Leesville, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lexington, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.2 miles from Irmo, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gilbert, SC

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gilbert, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.19 one way

$6.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $3.49 $6.98
premium $4.70 $3.78 $7.55
diesel $5.61 $4.50 $9.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Irmo, SC

Evening in Irmo on Wednesday

Local time

5:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gilbert, SC

Evening in Gilbert on Wednesday

Local time

5:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

14 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

34m 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 Irmo, SC to Gilbert, SC covers 20.4 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Murray Boulevard, North Lake Drive, Columbia Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Irmo, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.19 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 Irmo, SC to Gilbert, SC is easy. At 34m 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 Irmo, SC to Gilbert, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Irmo, SC to Gilbert, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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