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Trip from Wagener, SC to Salley, SC

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

Drive Time

14m

Distance

8 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m ★

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

Downtown Wagener, SC, SC

Wagener, SC

Sergio Zhukov

Downtown Salley, SC, SC

Salley, SC

Junior Bastos

Trip Overview

Wagener, SC to Salley, SC is 8 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Festival Trail Road and West Railroad Avenue North, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina. Expect a straightforward local drive, making it an ideal option for a quick errand or a short scenic detour. With minimal driving time and a low fuel cost, this route offers a simple and efficient way to connect these two nearby towns.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Festival Trail Road 5.9 mi 9m
West Railroad Avenue North 0.9 mi 1m
Railroad Avenue North 0.6 mi 1m
Railroad Avenue East 0.5 mi 1m
Main Street North 0.1 mi <1m
Walnut Street East <0.1 mi <1m
Church Street Northeast <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Festival Trail Road — 5.9 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wagener, SC and Salley, SC.

1

Start on Church Street Northeast

62 ft · 8 sec · Church Street Northeast
2

Turn left onto SC 113; SC 302

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Main Street North
3

Turn left onto SC 39

0.5 mi · 1 min · Railroad Avenue East
4

Continue on SC 39

2.3 mi · 3 min · Festival Trail Road
5

Keep slight right at fork onto SC 39

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Festival Trail Road
6

Continue on SC 39

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Railroad Avenue North
7

Continue on SC 39

3.2 mi · 5 min · Festival Trail Road
8

Continue on SC 39

0.6 mi · 1 min · Railroad Avenue North
9

Turn left onto SC 394

101 ft · 1 sec · Walnut Street East
10

Arrive at destination

SC 394

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SC 113; SC 302 / Main Street North

Turn left onto SC 113; SC 302 / Main Street North

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SC 39 / Railroad Avenue East

Turn left onto SC 39 / Railroad Avenue East

Navigation decision point

4
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | SC 39 / Festival Trail Road

Keep slight right at fork onto SC 39 / Festival Trail Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
8 mi into trip | ~14m in | SC 394 / Walnut Street East

Turn left onto SC 394 / Walnut Street East

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.25 one way

$2.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $1.37 $2.74
premium $4.70 $1.48 $2.96
diesel $5.61 $1.77 $3.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.4 0 $0.84 $0.38
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.70 $0.32
EV Truck/SUV 3.2 0 $1.12 $0.51

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Wagener, SC

Morning in Wagener on Sunday

Local time

8:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salley, SC

Morning in Salley on Sunday

Local time

8:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

34 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

14m 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?

This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway miles, meaning you'll be navigating primarily on surface streets and rural roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles on Festival Trail Road. You'll experience a consistent driving feel throughout, characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straightaways. The route's nature suggests a slower pace, allowing you to observe the local surroundings as you travel.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Festival Trail Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 SC 113; SC 302 / Main Street North.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 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 (SC 113; SC 302 / Main Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SC 39 / Railroad Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (SC 39 / Festival Trail Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m 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 5.9 miles on Festival Trail Road. 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: near the start (SC 113; SC 302 / Main Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SC 39 / Railroad Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (SC 39 / Festival Trail Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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