Origin
Lake City, SC
Late night in Lake City on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake City, SC to Danwood, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake City, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Danwood, SC
Davis Vidal
Trip Overview
Lake City, SC to Danwood, SC is 15.3 miles and takes about 24 minutes via North Ron McNair Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local driving experience rather than a highway cruise. With such a brief distance, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous excursion or as a quick segment within a larger journey. It's a straightforward connection that requires minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Ron McNair Boulevard | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| South Irby Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Acline Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Smallwood Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Ron McNair Boulevard
— 12.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City, SC and Danwood, SC.
1
Start on South Acline Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Acline Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 378 Business; SC 341
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 52
12 mi
·
18 min
·
North Ron McNair Boulevard
4
Continue on US 52
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Irby Street
5
Turn left onto East Smallwood Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Smallwood Road
6
Arrive at destination
East Smallwood Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 378 Business; SC 341 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 378 Business; SC 341 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 52 / North Ron McNair Boulevard
Turn right onto US 52 / North Ron McNair Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
East Smallwood Road
Turn left onto East Smallwood Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
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.
Destination
Danwood, SC
Late night in Danwood on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
3 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
24m 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 route offers a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles along North Ron McNair Boulevard. Expect a character defined by navigating local streets rather than open highway. The drive progresses through a series of turns, keeping your attention focused on the immediate surroundings. It's a route where you'll be mindful of intersections and local traffic patterns throughout the entire 24-minute journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on North Ron McNair Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 378 Business; SC 341 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lake City, SC to Danwood, SC is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 378 Business; SC 341 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 52 / North Ron McNair Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (East Smallwood Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.3 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on North Ron McNair Boulevard. 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 (US 378 Business; SC 341 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 52 / North Ron McNair Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (East Smallwood Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Danwood, 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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