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Trip from Landrum, SC to Columbia, SC

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Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

113.6 mi

183 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

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

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Landrum, SC

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Trip Overview

This 113.6-mile drive from Landrum, SC, to Columbia, SC, is a straightforward, single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-26 and I-126, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. With a projected fuel cost of $18, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Southeast region. Since it's a relatively short drive, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Expect a consistent highway experience for most of your travels.

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

56.8 miles from Landrum, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with a 97% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on interstate speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 106.5 miles on I-26, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While East Rutherford Street is part of the initial segments, the bulk of the travel is on main interstates. You'll experience a steady, functional drive designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours, characteristic of a road primarily built for connecting major points.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 106.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and I 126. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.6 miles (I 126; US 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 26 East: Spartanburg

Navigation decision point

Toward I 26 East: Spartanburg
5
2.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
108.6 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | I 126; US 76

Keep slight left at fork onto I 126; US 76 toward I 126, US 76: Columbia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 126, US 76: Columbia
6
112 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Take the exit toward Huger Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Huger Street
4
113 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | Gervais Street

Turn left onto Gervais Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 26 106.5 mi 1h 56m
I 126 3.4 mi 4m
East Rutherford Street 1.9 mi 4m
Huger Street 0.7 mi 1m
Gervais Street 0.6 mi 1m
North Howard Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 26 — 106.5 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Landrum, SC and Columbia, SC.

1

Start on US 176

70 ft · 6 sec · North Howard Avenue
2

Turn left onto SC 14

1.9 mi · 4 min · East Rutherford Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 26 East: Spartanburg
4

Merge onto I 26

107 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 126; US 76

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 126; US 76
Toward I 126, US 76: Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Huger Street Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on US 21; US 176; US 321

0.7 mi · 1 min · Huger Street
8

Turn left onto Gervais Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Gervais Street
Use the left lane.
9

Arrive at destination

Gervais Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour duration, this route is easily manageable as a day trip. Consider an early morning departure from Landrum to avoid any potential traffic as you approach Columbia. With only 113.6 miles and a fuel cost around $18, stopping for significant breaks isn't strictly necessary, but it's always wise to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 106.5-mile stretch on I-26, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination or a convenient exit. The flexibility of a shorter drive like this means you can depart when it suits you best.

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 56.8 miles from Landrum, SC, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.5 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.8 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

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 Landrum, 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 Landrum, SC

This is one driving day of about 113.6 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Landrum, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 106.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.8 mi from Landrum, SC · 1h 4m into the drive

Downtown Inman Mills, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Inman Mills, SC

57 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.

Popular next leg

Inman Mills, SC to Columbia, SC

103.1 mi · 1h 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Mauldin, SC

Fuel and coffee

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

Inman Mills, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.8 miles from Landrum, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.5 miles.

Arriving in Columbia, SC

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cowpens National Battlefield

Cowpens National Battlefield

National Battlefield

A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 11.8
Caution: Hazardous Conditions on Trails
View on nps.gov
Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 113.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.76 one way

$35.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $19.42 $38.85
premium $4.70 $21.02 $42.05
diesel $5.61 $25.08 $50.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Columbia, SC - Harbison Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Lowes Foods of Forest Acres - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

11 DCFC

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Spartanburg, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

CircleK - Spartanburg

Spartanburg, SC

CIRCLE_K

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 4580

Prosperity, SC

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

CircleK - Irmo

Irmo, SC

CIRCLE_K

4 DCFC

Walmart 1164 (Columbia, SC)

Columbia, SC

Electrify America

4 DCFC

eVgo Network: 4 Tesla: 4 EV Connect: 2 CIRCLE_K: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.1 0 $11.93 $5.45
Efficient EV 28.4 0 $9.94 $4.54
EV Truck/SUV 45.4 0 $15.90 $7.27

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Landrum, SC

Night in Landrum on Tuesday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbia, SC

Night in Columbia on Tuesday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

26 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

2h 9m 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 Landrum, SC to Columbia, SC covers 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, I 126, East Rutherford Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.8 miles from Landrum, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.76 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.6 miles (I 126; US 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Landrum, SC to Columbia, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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