Origin
Whitmire, SC
Afternoon in Whitmire on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitmire, SC to Rock Hill, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitmire, SC
Junior Bastos
Rock Hill, SC
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Trip Overview
This 31.8-mile drive from Whitmire, SC to Rock Hill, SC takes about 47 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on US 176, with some time on Watson Street and Parr Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this is an economical journey through the Southeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience on the road. Since it's a short trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or splitting the drive, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 176 | 16.9 mi | 23m |
| Watson Street | 7 mi | 10m |
| Parr Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 215S | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Jenkinsville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fire Tower Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 176
— 16.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitmire, SC and Rock Hill, SC.
1
Start on SC 72
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto US 176; SC 121
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Watson Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 176
17 mi
·
23 min
·
US 176
4
Turn left onto SC 213
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Parr Road
5
Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jenkinsville Road
6
Turn right onto Fire Tower Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fire Tower Road
7
Turn straight onto SC 215
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 215S
8
Arrive at destination
SC 215
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Whitmire, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 176
Keep slight left at fork onto US 176
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
24.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
SC 213 / Parr Road
Turn left onto SC 213 / Parr Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.44 | $10.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Rock Hill, SC
Afternoon in Rock Hill on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Prosperity, SC
16 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 60% of it on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 16.9 miles on US 176. This section likely offers a straightforward travel experience, potentially with some faster-paced driving. As you transition through Watson Street and Parr Road, the character of the drive may shift, introducing you to local road conditions. Overall, the route balances highway efficiency with local road navigation.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on US 176.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near US 176.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Whitmire, SC to Rock Hill, SC is easy. At 47m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (US 176): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.3 miles (SC 213 / Parr Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 47m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on US 176. 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 7.4 miles (US 176): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.3 miles (SC 213 / Parr Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rock Hill, 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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