Columbia, South Carolina to DeLand: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.9 miles 553.5 km · straight line
412.7 miles estimated 664.2 km · driving distance
8h 18min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from DeLand?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to DeLand is 343.9 miles (553.5 km) as the crow flies. DeLand is located S of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.7 miles, taking about 8h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and DeLand in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, South Carolina and DeLand. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbia, South Carolina to DeLand

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 18min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 58min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 53min $50–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & DeLand

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
DeLand
29.03°N, 81.30°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients