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Trip from Mount Pleasant, SC to Inman, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
215.6 mi
347 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
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6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, SC
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Inman, SC
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Trip Overview
Mount Pleasant, SC to Inman, SC is 215.6 miles and takes about 4 hours 2 minutes via I 26 and Mark Clark Expressway, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within South Carolina, moving you from the Southeast region toward the foothills. With nearly all of it on major highways, it's a straightforward trip. Plan for a single day to cover this distance comfortably, enjoying a largely uninterrupted cruise.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 196.5 mi | 3h 34m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 12 mi | 14m |
| Asheville Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Chuck Dawley Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Rivers Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Coleman Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 196.5 mi, about 3h 34m
Traffic on I-26
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 83 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,500 veh/hr typical · worst 3,009
Quietest
2 AM
~197 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, SC and Inman, SC.
1
Start on this road
76 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto SC 703
237 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coleman Boulevard
3
Turn left onto I 526 Bus
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
4
Turn straight onto I 526
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
Toward North Charleston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 18B
Toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto US 52; US 78
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rivers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 26 North: Columbia
9
Merge onto I 26
159 mi
·
2 hr 53 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 26
Toward Spartanburg
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 176: Inman
12
Keep slight right at fork
438 ft
·
15 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 176
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Asheville Highway
14
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
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East Main Street
15
Continue on SC 292
104 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
SC 292
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, starting your drive from Mount Pleasant in the morning allows ample time to reach Inman before evening. The route is predominantly highway, so aim to complete your fueling before hitting the longer stretches of I 26. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short drive, you have flexibility; consider an early departure to maximize your time upon arrival. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 196.5-mile segment on I 26, as services can be spaced out.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 196.5 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 47 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.8 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inman, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, SC
This is one driving day of about 215.6 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 196.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 196.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Interstate 26 East Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Interstate 26 West Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.6 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 212 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Turn right onto SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Navigation decision point
8
13.3 mi into trip
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~17m in
Take the exit toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18B
Toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
5
15.3 mi into trip
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~20m in
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I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
174 mi into trip
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~3h 14m in
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I 26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26 toward Spartanburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Spartanburg
5
212 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.29 one way
$68.58 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $37.39 | $74.78 |
| premium | $4.78 | $40.57 | $81.13 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $45.41 | $90.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.64 | $10.35 |
| Efficient EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.87 | $8.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.2 | 1 | $30.18 | $13.80 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Mount Pleasant, SC
Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 5 to 8 mph
77% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Inman, SC
Afternoon in Inman on Wednesday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 5 mph
51% chance
Live forecast
68°F
Saint Andrews, SC
108 mi in
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
4h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
$10
View on nps.gov
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 89.2
View on nps.gov
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...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 208.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for 97% of this 215.6-mile route. The longest continuous stretch on I 26 covers 196.5 miles, meaning you'll experience a consistent highway pace for most of the drive. Expect a dense network of exits and merges as you navigate this mostly highway profile before transitioning to surface roads closer to your destination.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 196.5 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Mark Clark Expressway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 215.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
981 ft
21 ft
Total Climb
1,203 ft
Total Descent
243 ft
Highest Point
981 ft
~215.6 mi in
Elevation Range
960 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to Inman, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Spartanburg along the way.
Spartanburg
174 mi in
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~3h 14m
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via I 26
About the Cities
Starting in Mount Pleasant, SC
Full guide →Mount Pleasant is a large town in the Greater Charleston region of South Carolina. The population of the town has exploded, making it a very popular bedroom community of the city of Charleston.
Top landmarks
- • USS Yorktown — 1943 Essex-class aircraft carrier
- • USS Laffey — 1943 Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer
- • Charles Pinckney National Historic Site — human settlement in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States of America
Arriving in Inman, 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 4h 2m. Total distance: 215.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 196.5 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Congaree National Park and Cowpens National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Inman, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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