Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeside Estates, SC
Colon Freld
West Union, SC
Thomas Ward
This short 9.1-mile drive from Lakeside Estates to West Union, South Carolina, is easily manageable in just 17 minutes. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this local trip is perfect for a quick outing. It's a turn-heavy local drive, so don't expect long stretches of highway cruising. This route is best suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a familiar feel throughout your journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keowee School Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Blue Ridge Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Middle Park Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Highway 11 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lakeside Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old Walhalla Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Lakeside Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside Estates, SC and West Union, SC.
Start on this road
Turn left onto East Lakeside Drive
Turn right onto Lakeside Drive
Turn sharp left onto SC 188
Turn right onto Old Walhalla Highway
Turn left onto Middle Park Drive
At end of road, turn right onto SC 28
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto SC 11
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto East Lakeside Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto SC 188 / Keowee School Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto Old Walhalla Highway
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right 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
$1.45 one way
$2.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| premium | $4.78 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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 Lakeside Estates 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.
Expect a winding, local road experience on this trip, with a highway share of only 4%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.9 miles along Keowee School Road. This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating local streets than a high-speed journey. The drive's profile as 'turn-heavy' means you'll be actively steering and adjusting your speed frequently.
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 East Lakeside Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 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 (East Lakeside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 188 / Keowee School Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.3 miles (Old Walhalla Highway): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
348 ft
Total Descent
206 ft
Highest Point
990 ft
~9.1 mi in
Elevation Range
179 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: pizza
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Yes
Near the end, short detour
Tank
Around the midpoint, short detour
District
Near the start, short detour
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). 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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