How far is Lake City, SC from Columbia, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake City and Columbia is 73.89 miles (118.91 km).
Flight distance from Lake City, SC to Columbia, SC is 73.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Lake City to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake City, South Carolina to Columbia, South Carolina is: 79.13 miles (127.34 km) by car.
Driving from Lake City to Columbia will take approximately 01 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Lake City
City in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 6497 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°52'16"N 79°45'19"W |
| Latitude | 33.8710000 |
| Longitude | -79.7553500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Congaree River in central South Carolina. Columbia is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of South Carolina and the South Carolina State Museum.
| Population | 132130 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°0'3"N 81°2'5"W |
| Latitude | 34.0007100 |
| Longitude | -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbia: Gervais Street (-81.034853,34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake City and Columbia
The distance between Lake City and Columbia is 127 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 24 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lake City and Columbia. The current time is 22:03:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.57 liters (2.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake City and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake City to Columbia is $8.67 (diesel $11.66).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $8.67 | $9.85 | $10.84 | $11.66 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake City and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Lake City 225.08 miles (362 km)
Driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Lake City 167.37 miles (269 km)
