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Trip from Lake City, SC to Danwood, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 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

Save up to 6 min
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.

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Downtown Lake City, SC, SC

Lake City, SC

Connor Scott McManus

Downtown Danwood, SC, SC

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 3

3 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

$4.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.35 $2.62 $5.24
premium $4.72 $2.84 $5.69
diesel $6.28 $3.78 $7.56

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, 2026-10-19.

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.

Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026

Origin

Lake City, SC

Late night in Lake City on Friday

Local time

5:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Sunny

NE 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:22PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 1:58PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Destination

Danwood, SC

Late night in Danwood on Friday

Local time

5:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Sunny

NE 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:22PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 1:58PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

24m on the road

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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

109 ft 71 ft

Total Climb

53 ft

Total Descent

20 ft

Highest Point

109 ft

~14.2 mi in

Elevation Range

38 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Lake City, SC

Full guide →

Founded 1736

Arriving in Danwood, SC

Full guide →

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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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