Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cross Roads, SC
Matt Webster
West Union, SC
Thomas Ward
Cross Roads, SC to West Union, SC is 13.7 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Tokeena Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina. Expect a local feel for the entire journey, making it an easy and quick transition between these two points. Given its brief nature, it's a perfect option for a simple point-to-point drive without requiring extensive planning or overnight stays.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tokeena Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Blue Ridge Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Wells Highway | 3 mi | 5m |
| Sheep Farm Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Highway 11 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cross Roads Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sitton Mill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Roads, SC and West Union, SC.
Start on Sitton Mill Road
Turn right onto Cross Roads Drive
Turn right onto SC 59
Turn left onto SC 488
Continue on Sheep Farm Road
Turn left onto SC 28
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto SC 11
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Cross Roads Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SC 488 / Wells Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SC 28 / Blue Ridge Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward SC 28
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$2.18 one way
$4.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.78 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Cross Roads on Monday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in West Union on Monday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a highway share of only 3%. You'll primarily be navigating Tokeena Road, Blue Ridge Boulevard, and Wells Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.3 miles on Tokeena Road. This suggests a drive with frequent adjustments and a focus on local road conditions rather than sustained highway speeds, offering a more engaged driving experience.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cross Roads Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Cross Roads Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (SC 488 / Wells Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (SC 28 / Blue Ridge Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
462 ft
Total Descent
396 ft
Highest Point
990 ft
~13.7 mi in
Elevation Range
242 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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