Conway, SC to Taylors, SC is 236 miles and takes about 4 hours 42 minutes via I-26 and I-385, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive that mostly sticks to interstate highways, making it an efficient option for getting between these two points. You'll find it a practical choice if you're looking for a direct route with minimal fuss, ideal for a single-day trip.
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
118 miles from Conway, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~2,425 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,835
Quietest
2 AM
~95 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
25.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 50 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, SC and Taylors, SC.
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Start on SC 905
461 ft·19 sec·4th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Elm Street
3
Turn left onto S-26-29
314 ft·9 sec·9th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Pine Street
5
Merge onto US 501; US 701
29 mi·34 min·Church Street
6
Turn straight onto SC 576
3.2 mi·3 min·SC 576
7
Continue on US 76
6.7 mi·7 min·US 76
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 76; US 301
12 mi·16 min·US 76; US 301
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.7 mi·3 min·East Cheves Street
10
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Warley Street
11
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi·4 min·West Evans Street
12
Turn right onto I 20 Bus
1.5 mi·2 min·West David H McLeod Boulevard
13
Continue on I 20 Bus
76 mi·1 hr 25 min·J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.7 mi·3 min
Exit 64BToward I 26 West
15
Merge onto I 26; US 76
55 mi·1 hr·I 26; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
30 mi·32 min·I 385
Exit 51Toward I 385 North: Laurens, GreenvilleUse the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
9.0 mi·10 min·Golden Strip Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 39Toward Haywood RoadUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto Haywood Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Haywood Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto East North Street
1.2 mi·2 min·East North Street
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on Old Spartanburg Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Old Spartanburg Road
22
Continue on Brushy Creek Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Brushy Creek Road
23
Turn left onto Taylors Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Taylors Road
Use the left lane.
24
At end of road, turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·West Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 4 hour 42 minute drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Taylors, SC. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $36, it's a manageable one-day trip. Consider breaking up the drive around the midway point, perhaps near where I-26 and I-385 begin to converge, to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 76.4-mile stretch on the J Strom Thurmond Freeway, as services might be less frequent in certain sections.
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 118 miles from Conway, SC, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.4 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 52 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118 miles or 2h 24m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylors, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Conway, 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 Conway, SC
This is one driving day of about 236 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Conway, 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 J Strom Thurmond Freeway for about 76.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 134 and 229.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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134 mi into trip|~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 26 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 64B
Toward I 26 West
5
135.7 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|I 26; US 76
Merge onto I 26; US 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
190.6 mi into trip|~3h 46m in|I 385
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385 toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
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220.2 mi into trip|~4h 18m 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.
7
229.2 mi into trip|~4h 28m in
Take the exit toward Haywood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39
Toward Haywood Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.84 one way
$69.69 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$38.29
$76.58
premium
$4.49
$41.74
$83.47
diesel
$4.80
$44.56
$89.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.8
0
$24.78
$11.33
Efficient EV
59
0
$20.65
$9.44
EV Truck/SUV
94.4
1
$33.04
$15.10
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 as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Conway, SC
Late night
in Conway on Sunday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny
S 7 to 12 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 11:36AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 2:41AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Destination
Taylors, SC
Late night
in Taylors on Sunday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 9 mph36% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 11:36AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 2:41AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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
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
4h 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 122
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 81% of the 236 miles on major interstates like the J Strom Thurmond Freeway, I-26, and I-385. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 76.4 miles on the J Strom Thurmond Freeway, so expect extended periods of cruising. The highway driving means you'll likely see a steady flow of traffic and a higher density of exits as you approach more populated areas, especially closer to Taylors.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.4 mi on J Strom Thurmond Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and I 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 134 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 236 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 134 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 135.7 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.6 miles (I 385): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
922 ft27 ft
Total Climb
1,030 ft
Total Descent
135 ft
Highest Point
922 ft
~236 mi in
Elevation Range
895 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Conway, SC to Taylors, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville has been described as Athens, Georgia for adults. It is the county seat and largest city of Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Greenville is also the center of the largest metropolitan area of South Carolina. Columbia, Charleston, and North Charleston have more people, but the urban area around Greenville is larger. With its historic homes and modern office towers, Greenville is said to be where "Old South" meets "New South".
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 236 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.4 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Taylors, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 134 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 135.7 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.6 miles (I 385): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Taylors, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
