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Trip from Woodruff, SC to Zoar Heights, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

21.8 mi

35 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

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Downtown Woodruff, SC, SC

Woodruff, SC

Junior Bastos

Downtown Zoar Heights, SC, SC

Zoar Heights, SC

Choco Kitty

Trip Overview

This short 21.8-mile drive from Woodruff to Zoar Heights, SC, can easily be completed in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, it's an economical excursion. The route primarily utilizes Highway 101 and Arlington Road, offering a straightforward journey through the Southeast region. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is so brief, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This trip is ideal for those looking for a quick local adventure without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 101 10.6 mi 18m
State Highway 101 5.6 mi 9m
Arlington Road 1.7 mi 4m
New Woodruff Road 1.3 mi 2m
South Main Street 1 mi 2m
South Line Street 1 mi 2m
State Highway 357 0.4 mi 1m
Zoar Heights Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Highway 101 — 10.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodruff, SC and Zoar Heights, SC.

1

Start on US 221; SC 146

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
2

Turn left onto SC 101; SC 146

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 101
3

Continue on SC 101; SC 146

6.1 mi · 11 min · Highway 101
4

Continue on SC 101

0.3 mi · 36 sec · State Highway 101
5

Continue on SC 101

2.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 101
6

Continue on SC 101

3.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 101
7

Continue on SC 101

1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 101
8

Continue on SC 101

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 101
9

Continue on SC 101

1.3 mi · 2 min · New Woodruff Road
10

Continue on SC 101

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Line Street
11

Continue on SC 357

1.7 mi · 4 min · Arlington Road
12

Keep slight right at fork onto SC 357

78 ft · 1 sec · Arlington Road
13

Continue on SC 357

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Highway 357
14

Turn right onto Zoar Heights Road

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Zoar Heights Road
15

Arrive at destination

Zoar Heights Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101

Turn left onto SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101

Navigation decision point

4
21.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | SC 357 / Arlington Road

Keep slight right at fork onto SC 357 / Arlington Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3
21.5 mi into trip | ~40m in | Zoar Heights Road

Turn right onto Zoar Heights Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.47 one way

$6.93 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.41 $3.78 $7.56
premium $4.78 $4.10 $8.20
diesel $5.35 $4.59 $9.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.29 $1.05
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.91 $0.87
EV Truck/SUV 8.7 0 $3.05 $1.40

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 May 27, 2026

Origin

Woodruff, SC

Evening in Woodruff on Wednesday

Local time

5:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSW 2 mph 61% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 9:18PM EDT until May 27 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 8:37PM EDT until May 26 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Destination

Zoar Heights, SC

Evening in Zoar Heights on Wednesday

Local time

5:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSW 3 mph 55% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 9:18PM EDT until May 27 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 8:37PM EDT until May 26 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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

40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this journey, with 76% of the drive taking place on major roads like Highway 101 and State Highway 101. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles on Highway 101, providing a consistent pace. While primarily a highway drive, you'll also navigate sections of Arlington Road, which may offer a slight change in scenery or road type. This route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing complex turns or slower local roads.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Highway 101.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 101 and State Highway 101. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Woodruff, SC to Zoar Heights, SC is easy. At 40m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles (SC 357 / Arlington Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.5 miles (Zoar Heights Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

959 ft 740 ft

Total Climb

274 ft

Total Descent

181 ft

Highest Point

959 ft

~15.5 mi in

Elevation Range

219 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Woodruff, SC

Full guide →

Founded 1787

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 40m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Highway 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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. 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 1 miles (SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles (SC 357 / Arlington Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.5 miles (Zoar Heights Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Cowpens National Battlefield. 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 Zoar Heights, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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