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Trip from Rock Hill, SC to Landrum, SC

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

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

98.6 mi

159 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

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Rock Hill, SC

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Landrum, SC

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Trip Overview

This 98.6-mile journey from Rock Hill, SC to Landrum, SC will take approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, with Highway 215 South, Fire Tower Road, and Jenkinsville Road guiding your way. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, this short drive offers flexibility for your schedule. Given that it's a single-day adventure, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing you to focus on the drive itself. The route stays within the Southeast region of the US, offering a consistent regional experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

49.3 miles from Rock Hill, SC

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 26 83.7 mi 1h 30m
Parr Road 4.3 mi 7m
State Highway 202 2.6 mi 4m
US 176 2.3 mi 3m
State Highway 215S 2.1 mi 3m
East Rutherford Street 1.9 mi 4m
Jenkinsville Road 0.9 mi 1m
Landrum Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 26 — 83.7 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SC 215

2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 215S
2

Turn straight onto Fire Tower Road

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Fire Tower Road
3

Continue on Jenkinsville Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Jenkinsville Road
4

Turn left onto SC 213

4.3 mi · 7 min · Parr Road
5

Turn right onto US 176

2.3 mi · 3 min · US 176
6

Turn left onto SC 202

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 202
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
8

Merge onto I 26

33 mi · 35 min · I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 26

51 mi · 54 min · I 26
Toward Spartanburg Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Toward SC 14: Landrum
11

Turn left onto SC 14

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Landrum Road
12

Continue on SC 14

1.9 mi · 4 min · East Rutherford Street
13

Turn right onto US 176

70 ft · 1 sec · North Howard Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

US 176

Trip Plan

Since this 98.6-mile drive only takes about two hours, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. Consider an early start to maximize your time in Landrum or a mid-morning departure to avoid any potential early rush. With no designated stops and a low fuel cost of around $16, you can easily manage your needs on the go. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns that characterize this route, especially along Highway 215 South, Fire Tower Road, and Jenkinsville Road. Being mindful of these changes in direction will be key to a smooth journey.

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 49.3 miles from Rock Hill, SC, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.7 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 22 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.3 miles or 1h 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 1h 35m

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

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Rock Hill, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rock Hill, SC

This is one driving day of about 98.6 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Rock Hill, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 83.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Woodruff, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Woodruff, SC

49 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

Newberry, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurens, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from Rock Hill, 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 83.7 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 Coffee Stop

Possum's Coffee Shack

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Mountain, South Carolina

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.1

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18038164196

Visit website

Possum's Coffee Shack

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.1

Little Mountain, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18038164196

Visit website

Cleveland Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 77.5

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+18645624150

Visit website

Craft Axe Throwing

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 77.5

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18647278277

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 12.3 and 96.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
12.3 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
12.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
45.7 mi into trip | ~57m in | 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
4
96.4 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward SC 14: Landrum

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward SC 14: Landrum
5
96.6 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | SC 14 / Landrum Road

Turn left onto SC 14 / Landrum Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.42 one way

$30.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.86 $33.72
premium $4.70 $18.25 $36.50
diesel $5.61 $21.77 $43.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.6 0 $10.35 $4.73
Efficient EV 24.7 0 $8.63 $3.94
EV Truck/SUV 39.4 0 $13.80 $6.31

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (65% 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

Rock Hill, SC

Late night in Rock Hill on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Landrum, SC

Late night in Landrum on Sunday

Local time

3:56 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

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 57m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You won't encounter long stretches of high-speed highway here; instead, prepare for a more engaging experience with frequent turns. The roads like Highway 215 South, Fire Tower Road, and Jenkinsville Road will likely present a more intimate connection with the landscape. There isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, suggesting a continuous series of local roads rather than a prolonged interstate cruise. This drive's character is defined by its local road nature, offering a different pace than a typical highway trip.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.7 mi on I 26.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Parr Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.3 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 1h 57m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Rock Hill, SC to Landrum, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Spartanburg along the way.

Spartanburg

45.7 mi in | ~57m | via I 26

About the Cities

Starting in Rock Hill, SC

Full guide →

Rock Hill is a small city in the Olde English District of South Carolina approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of Charlotte and 70 miles (110 km) north of Columbia. Rock Hill is essentially a commuter town and not on many tourists' radar, but does offer numerous outdoor activities and dining options.

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 1h 57m. Total distance: 98.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 83.7 miles on I 26. 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 12.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Landrum, 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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