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Trip from Argyle, SC to Tatum, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

15.6 mi

25 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m

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

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Downtown Argyle, SC, SC

Argyle, SC

Ryan Klaus

Downtown Tatum, SC, SC

Tatum, SC

Junior Bastos

Trip Overview

This 15.6-mile journey from Argyle, SC, to Tatum, SC, is a quick trip, estimated to take just 24 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it's an economical option for a short excursion. The route, primarily utilizing US 15 and Blenheim Highway, offers a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity, this drive is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You'll be staying within the Southeast region for this entire drive, making it a straightforward local exploration.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 15 6.2 mi 7m
Blenheim Highway 4.5 mi 6m
Hunts Bluff Road 2 mi 4m
Broad Street 1.4 mi 2m
State Highway 38 0.8 mi 1m
West High Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Salem Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 15 — 6.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Argyle, SC and Tatum, SC.

1

Start on County Road 18

51 ft · 4 sec · Salem Road
2

Turn right onto County Road 57

2.0 mi · 4 min · Hunts Bluff Road
3

Continue on West High Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West High Street
4

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · South Main Street
5

Continue on State Highway 38

4.5 mi · 6 min · Blenheim Highway
6

Continue on State Highway 38

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Highway 38
7

Continue on Broad Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
8

Turn right onto US 15; US 401; SC 9

6.2 mi · 7 min · US 15; US 401; SC 9
9

Arrive at destination

US 15; US 401

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | County Road 57 / Hunts Bluff Road

Turn right onto County Road 57 / Hunts Bluff Road

Navigation decision point

3
2.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
9.4 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 15; US 401; SC 9

Turn right onto US 15; US 401; SC 9

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.44 one way

$4.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.35 $2.67 $5.34
premium $4.72 $2.90 $5.80
diesel $6.28 $3.85 $7.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.64 $0.75
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.18 $1.00

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.

Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026

Origin

Argyle, SC

Late night in Argyle on Friday

Local time

4:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Sunny

N 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:20AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Destination

Tatum, SC

Late night in Tatum on Friday

Local time

4:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Sunny

N 13 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:20AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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

1 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

24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 45% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles along US 15. This road isn't a monotonous interstate experience; instead, it blends highway segments with local road driving, offering some variety as you travel. You'll likely experience changes in speed and scenery as you transition between these different road types.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on US 15.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near County Road 57 / Hunts Bluff Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Argyle, SC to Tatum, SC is easy. At 24m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 57 / Hunts Bluff Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 15; US 401; SC 9): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

207 ft 128 ft

Total Climb

80 ft

Total Descent

12 ft

Highest Point

207 ft

~14.5 mi in

Elevation Range

79 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Tatum, SC

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.6 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 (45%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on US 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 57 / Hunts Bluff Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 15; US 401; SC 9): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tatum, SC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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