Origin
Lake City, SC
Night in Lake City on Friday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake City, SC to Danwood, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake City, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Danwood, SC
Davis Vidal
Trip Overview
Lake City, SC to Danwood, SC is 15.3 miles and takes about 24 minutes via North Ron McNair Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local driving experience rather than a highway cruise. With such a brief distance, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous excursion or as a quick segment within a larger journey. It's a straightforward connection that requires minimal planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles along North Ron McNair Boulevard. Expect a character defined by navigating local streets rather than open highway. The drive progresses through a series of turns, keeping your attention focused on the immediate surroundings. It's a route where you'll be mindful of intersections and local traffic patterns throughout the entire 24-minute journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Ron McNair Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 378 Business; SC 341 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lake City, SC to Danwood, SC is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 378 Business; SC 341 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 52 / North Ron McNair Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (East Smallwood Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 378 Business; SC 341 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 378 Business; SC 341 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 52 / North Ron McNair Boulevard
Turn right onto US 52 / North Ron McNair Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
East Smallwood Road
Turn left onto East Smallwood Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Ron McNair Boulevard | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| South Irby Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Acline Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Smallwood Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Ron McNair Boulevard
— 12.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City, SC and Danwood, SC.
1
Start on South Acline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Acline Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 378 Business; SC 341
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 52
12 mi
·
18 min
·
North Ron McNair Boulevard
4
Continue on US 52
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Irby Street
5
Turn left onto East Smallwood Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Smallwood Road
6
Arrive at destination
East Smallwood Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Danwood, SC
Night in Danwood on Friday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
24m 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 Lake City, SC to Danwood, SC covers 15.3 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Ron McNair Boulevard, South Irby Street, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Lake City, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.39 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 Lake City, SC to Danwood, SC is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 378 Business; SC 341 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 52 / North Ron McNair Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (East Smallwood Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lake City, SC to Danwood, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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