How far is Cayce, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Cayce, SC to Greenville, SC is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.3 mi
01h 35m
Flight
97.04 mi
156.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.04 mi
Kilometers
156.17 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.3 mi
Kilometers
169.46 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Wed, Apr 29, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Cayce
Wed, Apr 29, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cayce
2026-04-29T20:30
Arrive Greenville
Wed, Apr 29, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cayce
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Joanna
SC

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

From Cayce
52.6 mi
00h 47m
To Greenville
52.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
61.2 mi · 58%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 28%
Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 12%
Airport Boulevard
0.97 mi · 1%
Glenn Street
0.47 mi
East North Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

61 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 47m from Cayce
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cayce and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Cayce and 52.7 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cayce and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Joanna

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Joanna, 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 Joanna.

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Spartanburg

61 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

74 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Clemson

98 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cayce and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 97.04 mi (156.17 km).

Cayce

#1 Cayce

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

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

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Middleton Street (-81.074078, 33.965697)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.07 L · about $14.73
Round trip
$29.47
7.44 gal · 28.14 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.73 $29.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.48 $32.95
Premium $4.78 $17.77 $35.55
Diesel $5.62 $20.92 $41.84

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cayce and Greenville. The current time is 20:30:50.

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.