Origin
Clover, SC
Late night in Clover on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clover, SC to Fort Mill, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clover, SC
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Fort Mill, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Clover and Fort Mill, you are looking at a quick 22-mile journey through the Southeast that typically takes about 35 minutes. Because this is such a short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget roughly $4 for fuel to cover the entire distance, making it a very economical drive. The route utilizes a combination of State Highway 557, Highway 160 West, and Charlotte Highway to get you to your destination efficiently. Since both towns are located within South Carolina, the trip maintains a consistent regional feel throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 557 | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Highway 160 West | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Charlotte Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| NC 49 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Bethel Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Zoar Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Youngblood Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Highway 55 East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 557
— 6.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clover, SC and Fort Mill, SC.
1
Start on US 321
38 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street West
2
Turn left onto Bethel Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethel Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on SC 55
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 55 East
4
Turn left onto SC 557
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 557
5
Continue on SC 49
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Charlotte Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on NC 49
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 49
7
Turn right onto Youngblood Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Youngblood Road
8
Continue on Zoar Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Zoar Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto SC 160
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 160 West
10
Continue on SC 160
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
SC 160
11
Continue on SC 160
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North White Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto SC 160
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
SC 160
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bethel Street
Turn left onto Bethel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SC 557 / State Highway 557
Turn left onto SC 557 / State Highway 557
Navigation decision point
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Youngblood Road
Turn right onto Youngblood Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Zoar Road
Enter roundabout onto Zoar Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SC 160 / Highway 160 West
At end of road, turn right onto SC 160 / Highway 160 West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Fort Mill, SC
Late night in Fort Mill on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive, as roughly 66% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major thoroughfares. The road experience is straightforward, featuring a longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.6 miles along State Highway 557. You will transition across these primary roads, moving from the regional infrastructure of Clover toward the more connected corridors leading into Fort Mill. It is a functional, no-frills route that prioritizes getting you to your destination without unnecessary detours. The transition between these specific highways provides a consistent pace for the duration of your 35-minute commute.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on State Highway 557.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 557 and Highway 160 West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bethel 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 35m 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: near the start (Bethel Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (SC 557 / State Highway 557): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (Youngblood Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
811 ft
565 ft
Total Climb
366 ft
Total Descent
554 ft
Highest Point
811 ft
Elevation Range
247 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on State Highway 557. 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 (Bethel Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (SC 557 / State Highway 557): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (Youngblood Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Mill, 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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