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Trip from Parker, SC to Conway, SC

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 43m

Distance

238 mi

383 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 30m ★
6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 35m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Parker, SC to Conway, SC covers 238 miles and takes about 4h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 20, I 26, Golden Strip Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.4 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

119 miles from Parker, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 43m highway drive covering 238 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.4 miles on I 20.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 26. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 253 / West Blue Ridge Drive.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 238 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 253 / West Blue Ridge Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SC 253 / West Blue Ridge Drive

At end of road, turn right onto SC 253 / West Blue Ridge Drive

Navigation decision point

6
15.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
47.2 mi into trip | ~57m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

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

Use the slight right lane.
7
102.4 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Florence

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

Use the right lane. Exit 107B Toward I 20 East: Florence
5
102.7 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 79.4 mi 1h 29m
I 26 55.2 mi 1h
Golden Strip Freeway 31.6 mi 34m
US 501 Business 28.9 mi 35m
West Palmetto Street 22.6 mi 32m
I 385 10.5 mi 12m
SC 576 3.1 mi 3m
West Blue Ridge Drive 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 79.4 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parker, SC and Conway, SC.

1

Start on this road

350 ft · 27 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto SC 253

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Blue Ridge Drive
3

Turn slight right onto SC 183

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cedar Lane Road
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on SC 183

1.0 mi · 2 min · Pete Hollis Boulevard
5

Continue on SC 183

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Buncombe Street
6

Continue on West North Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West North Street
7

Continue on I 385

10 mi · 12 min · I 385
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 385

32 mi · 34 min · Golden Strip Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 26

55 mi · 1 hr · I 26
Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 107B Toward I 20 East: Florence Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto I 20

79 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto US 76

23 mi · 32 min · West Palmetto Street
13

Continue on SC 576

3.1 mi · 3 min · SC 576
14

Continue on US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate

29 mi · 35 min · US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on US 501; US 701

356 ft · 19 sec · Church Street
16

Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pine Street
17

At end of road, turn left onto S-26-29

314 ft · 13 sec · 9th Avenue
18

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
19

Turn left onto SC 905

461 ft · 15 sec · 4th Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

SC 905

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 119 miles from Parker, SC, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.4 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 119 miles or 2h 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 47m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Parker, 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 Parker, SC

This is one driving day of about 238 miles and 4h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Parker, 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 I 20 for about 79.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119 mi from Parker, SC · 2h 16m into the drive

city in and county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

119 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

Boiling Springs, NC

Fuel and coffee

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

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119 miles from Parker, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.4 miles.

Arriving in Conway, SC

The final approach into Conway, 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 Conway, SC.

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.

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...

21 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 114.9
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.22 one way

$74.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $40.69 $81.39
premium $4.70 $44.05 $88.10
diesel $5.61 $52.55 $105.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.4 0 $24.99 $11.42
Efficient EV 59.5 0 $20.83 $9.52
EV Truck/SUV 95.2 1 $33.32 $15.23

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 1 day ago

Origin

Parker, SC

Evening in Parker on Tuesday

Local time

7:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Conway, SC

Evening in Conway on Tuesday

Local time

7:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

24 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

4h 43m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Parker, SC to Conway, SC covers 238 miles and takes about 4h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 26, Golden Strip Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119 miles from Parker, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.22 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 238 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 253 / West Blue Ridge Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Parker, SC to Conway, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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