Origin
Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Morning in Batesburg-Leesville on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Rock Hill, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
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.
Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Rock Hill, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Batesburg-Leesville to Rock Hill, you are looking at a manageable 43-mile journey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 9 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $7, it is a very budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Southeast locations. Because the distance is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. This route serves as a straightforward connection within South Carolina, perfect for travelers who prefer efficiency over long-haul transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Highway 391 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Summerland Highway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Prosperity Highway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Parr Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Highway 176 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Saint Pauls Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| South Wheeler Avenue | 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 Batesburg-Leesville, SC and Rock Hill, SC.
1
Start on North Carolina Avenue
473 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Carolina Avenue
2
Turn right onto SC 23
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Church Street
3
Turn left onto Mitchell Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Mitchell Street
4
Continue on SC 391
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Summerland Avenue
5
Continue on SC 391
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Summerland Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto SC 391
428 ft
·
14 sec
·
Prosperity Highway
7
Continue on SC 391
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Prosperity Highway
8
Continue on SC 391
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
South Carolina Highway 391
9
Continue on SC 391
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McNeary Street
10
Turn straight onto SC 391
288 ft
·
17 sec
·
Broad Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto SC 391
486 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Turn right onto Grace Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Grace Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 76
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Wheeler Avenue
14
Turn left onto SC 773
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 773
15
Continue on SC 773
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint Pauls Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 176
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 176
17
Turn left onto SC 213
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Parr Road
18
Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jenkinsville Road
19
Turn right onto Fire Tower Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fire Tower Road
20
Turn straight onto SC 215
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 215S
21
Arrive at destination
SC 215
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 Batesburg-Leesville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 23 / West Church Street
Turn right onto SC 23 / West Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SC 391 / Prosperity Highway
Enter roundabout onto SC 391 / Prosperity Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
23 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
SC 391 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto SC 391 / South Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Grace Street
Turn right onto Grace Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 176 / Highway 176
At end of road, turn right onto US 176 / Highway 176
Navigation decision point
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
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
Rock Hill, SC
Morning in Rock Hill on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Prosperity, SC
22 mi in
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 warmer 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps you engaged rather than lulling you into a monotonous interstate grind. You will navigate a combination of local roads, including South Carolina Highway 391, Summerland Highway, and Prosperity Highway. Only about 37% of your travel time will be spent on highways, meaning you will experience plenty of varied road conditions. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on South Carolina Highway 391, which lasts for 7.5 miles. As you transition between these segments, you will find the drive shifts rhythmically from local thoroughfares to more sustained highway sections.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on South Carolina Highway 391.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.1 miles in near SC 23 / West Church Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total 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 0.1 miles (SC 23 / West Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (SC 391 / Prosperity Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23 miles (SC 391 / South Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
About the Cities
Arriving in Rock Hill, SC
Full guide →Rock Hill is a small city in the Olde English District of South Carolina approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of Charlotte and 70 miles (110 km) north of Columbia. Rock Hill is essentially a commuter town and not on many tourists' radar, but does offer numerous outdoor activities and dining options.
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 1h 9m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on South Carolina Highway 391. 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: at 0.1 miles (SC 23 / West Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (SC 391 / Prosperity Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23 miles (SC 391 / South Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rock Hill, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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