How far is Cayce, SC from Gilbert, SC?

The driving distance from Cayce, SC to Gilbert, SC is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.53 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.55 mi
29.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.55 mi
Kilometers
29.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.53 mi
Kilometers
36.26 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilbert
Wed, Apr 15, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Cayce
Wed, Apr 15, 9:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cayce
2026-04-15T08:33
Arrive Gilbert
Wed, Apr 15, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cayce
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lexington
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Cayce
11.2 mi
00h 17m
To Gilbert
11.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cayce and Gilbert.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cayce and Gilbert.

  1. 1

    Start on Middleton Street

    50 m · 8 sec · Middleton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glenn Street

    2479 ft · 2 min · Glenn Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Airport Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 26 West: Spartanburg

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington

    860 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Longs Pond Road, Gilbert

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Longs Pond Road

    1477 ft · 39 sec · Longs Pond Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Two Notch Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Two Notch Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Two Notch Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Two Notch Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Juniper Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Juniper Springs Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lewie Street

    1405 ft · 1 min · Lewie Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    35 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hampton Street

    54 m · 5 sec · Hampton Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hampton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cayce and Gilbert.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
11.4 mi · 51%
Two Notch Road
5.4 mi · 24%
I 26 West
1.89 mi · 8%
Juniper Springs Road
1.07 mi · 5%
Airport Boulevard
0.97 mi · 4%
Longs Pond Road
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Augusta Road

Merge slight left

6.14 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 17m from Cayce
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Cayce and Sunny near Gilbert.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cayce to Gilbert?

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Cayce and 11.2 miles from Gilbert.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cayce and Sunny near Gilbert.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.

RAIL

Columbia

18 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

63 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

73 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cayce and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 18.55 mi (29.85 km).

Cayce

#1 Cayce

City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States

Population13,994
Coordinates33.9657100, -81.0739800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Gilbert

#2 Gilbert

Town in South Carolina

Population657
Coordinates33.9243100, -81.3937100
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Cayce (-81.07398, 33.96571)
End: Gilbert (-81.39371, 33.92431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.54 $7.09
Premium $4.78 $3.82 $7.64
Diesel $5.62 $4.50 $9.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cayce and Gilbert. The current time is 08:33:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.