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Trip from Landrum, SC to Columbia, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

113.6 mi

183 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Landrum, SC

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Trip Overview

This 113.6-mile drive from Landrum, SC, to Columbia, SC, is a straightforward, single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-26 and I-126, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. With a projected fuel cost of $18, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Southeast region. Since it's a relatively short drive, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Expect a consistent highway experience for most of your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.8 miles from Landrum, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 26 106.5 mi 1h 56m
I 126 3.4 mi 4m
East Rutherford Street 1.9 mi 4m
Huger Street 0.7 mi 1m
Gervais Street 0.6 mi 1m
North Howard Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 26 — 106.5 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Landrum, SC and Columbia, SC.

1

Start on US 176

70 ft · 6 sec · North Howard Avenue
2

Turn left onto SC 14

1.9 mi · 4 min · East Rutherford Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 26 East: Spartanburg
4

Merge onto I 26

107 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 126; US 76

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 126; US 76
Toward I 126, US 76: Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Huger Street Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on US 21; US 176; US 321

0.7 mi · 1 min · Huger Street
8

Turn left onto Gervais Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Gervais Street
Use the left lane.
9

Arrive at destination

Gervais Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour duration, this route is easily manageable as a day trip. Consider an early morning departure from Landrum to avoid any potential traffic as you approach Columbia. With only 113.6 miles and a fuel cost around $18, stopping for significant breaks isn't strictly necessary, but it's always wise to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 106.5-mile stretch on I-26, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination or a convenient exit. The flexibility of a shorter drive like this means you can depart when it suits you best.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.8 miles from Landrum, SC, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.5 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 25 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.8 miles or 1h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Landrum, 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 Landrum, SC

This is one driving day of about 113.6 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Landrum, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 106.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Spartanburg, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Spartanburg, SC

57 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Inman, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Spartanburg, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.8 miles from Landrum, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Frankie's of Columbia

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbia, South Carolina

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 105.5

Hours: 12–10 pm

+18037812342

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Indah Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, South Carolina

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 113.6

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18037080275

Visit website

Piecewise Coffee Co. - Cayce

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cayce, South Carolina

2 mi

Frankie's of Columbia

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 105.5

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 12–10 pm

+18037812342

Visit website

Poindexter Coffee

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 113.6

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+18037797779

Visit website

Indah Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 113.6

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18037080275

Visit website

Piecewise Coffee Co. - Cayce

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.6

Cayce, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18037641044

Visit website

Possum's Coffee Shack

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 89.3

Little Mountain, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18038164196

Visit website

The Game Show Challenge - Columbia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 113.6

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18034701112

Visit website

Escapology Escape Rooms Columbia (Vista)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 113.6

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18039004144

Visit website

Craft Axe Throwing

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 113.6

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18032813803

Visit website

Columbia Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 113.6

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+18037992810

Visit website

South Carolina State Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 113.6

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18038984921

Visit website

EdVenture

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 113.6

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18037793100

Visit website

Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 113.6

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18035453100

Visit website

Memorial Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 113.6

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+18035453100

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 113 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 26 East: Spartanburg

Navigation decision point

Toward I 26 East: Spartanburg
5
2.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
108.6 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | I 126; US 76

Keep slight left at fork onto I 126; US 76 toward I 126, US 76: Columbia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 126, US 76: Columbia
6
112 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Take the exit toward Huger Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Huger Street
4
113 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | Gervais Street

Turn left onto Gervais Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.76 one way

$35.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $19.42 $38.85
premium $4.70 $21.02 $42.05
diesel $5.61 $25.08 $50.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.1 0 $11.93 $5.45
Efficient EV 28.4 0 $9.94 $4.54
EV Truck/SUV 45.4 0 $15.90 $7.27

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Landrum, SC

Late night in Landrum on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbia, SC

Late night in Columbia on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

2h 9m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cowpens National Battlefield

Cowpens National Battlefield

National Battlefield

A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 11.8
Caution: Hazardous Conditions on Trails
View on nps.gov
Congaree National Park

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 ~55 min detour Free near mile 113.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with a 97% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on interstate speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 106.5 miles on I-26, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While East Rutherford Street is part of the initial segments, the bulk of the travel is on main interstates. You'll experience a steady, functional drive designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours, characteristic of a road primarily built for connecting major points.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.5 mi on I 26.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and I 126. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.6 miles (I 126; US 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Arriving in Columbia, SC

Full guide →

Columbia is the capital city and second largest city in South Carolina. It is home to the main campus of the University of South Carolina, and to the Army's Fort Jackson. It is in the approximate geographic center of the state, and was one of the first planned cities in the United States.

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 2h 9m. Total distance: 113.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 106.5 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.6 miles (I 126; US 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Cowpens National Battlefield and Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Columbia, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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