Origin
Rock Hill, SC
Morning in Rock Hill on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rock Hill, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
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6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rock Hill, SC
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Batesburg-Leesville, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rock Hill, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Carolina Highway 391, Summerland Highway, Prosperity Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on South Carolina Highway 391. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.72 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21.5 miles from Rock Hill, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Rock Hill, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Carolina Highway 391 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in near SC 773 / Saint Pauls Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (SC 773 / Saint Pauls Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (SC 391 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (SC 391 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
11.3 mi into trip
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~19m in
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SC 773 / Saint Pauls Road
Turn left onto SC 773 / Saint Pauls Road
Navigation decision point
5
19.9 mi into trip
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~33m in
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SC 391 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto SC 391 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
20 mi into trip
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~33m in
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SC 391 / Broad Street
Turn right onto SC 391 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.8 mi into trip
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~53m in
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SC 391 / Summerland Highway
Enter roundabout onto SC 391 / Summerland Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
42.9 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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North Carolina Avenue
Turn left onto North Carolina Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Highway 391 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Summerland Highway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Prosperity Highway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Parr Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| US 176 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Saint Pauls Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US 76 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Summerland Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
South Carolina Highway 391
— 7.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill, SC and Batesburg-Leesville, SC.
1
Start on SC 215
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 215S
2
Turn straight onto Fire Tower Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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Fire Tower Road
3
Continue on Jenkinsville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jenkinsville Road
4
Turn left onto SC 213
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Parr Road
5
Turn right onto US 176
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 176
6
Turn left onto SC 773
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint Pauls Road
7
Continue on SC 773
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 773
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 76
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 76
9
Turn left onto Grace Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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Grace Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto SC 391
486 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right onto SC 391
288 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broad Street
12
Continue on SC 391
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McNeary Street
13
Continue on SC 391
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
South Carolina Highway 391
14
Continue on SC 391
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Prosperity Highway
15
Enter roundabout onto SC 391
390 ft
·
13 sec
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Summerland Highway
16
Continue on SC 391
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Summerland Highway
17
Continue on SC 391
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Summerland Avenue
18
Continue on SC 391
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mitchell Street
19
Turn right onto SC 23
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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West Church Street
20
Turn left onto North Carolina Avenue
473 ft
·
20 sec
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North Carolina Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
North Carolina Avenue
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 21.5 miles from Rock Hill, SC, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.5 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 43 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.5 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesburg-Leesville, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill, SC
This is one driving day of about 43 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rock Hill, 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 South Carolina Highway 391 for about 7.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Rock Hill, SC · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Rock Hill, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Batesburg-Leesville, SC
The final approach into Batesburg-Leesville, 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 Batesburg-Leesville, 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
$6.72 one way
$13.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Morning in Batesburg-Leesville on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 AM
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
13 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
1h 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 Rock Hill, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Carolina Highway 391, Summerland Highway, Prosperity Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from Rock Hill, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.72 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 1h 9m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (SC 773 / Saint Pauls Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (SC 391 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (SC 391 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rock Hill, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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