How far is Cayce, SC from Simpsonville, SC?
The driving distance from Cayce, SC to Simpsonville, SC is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cayce and Simpsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cayce and Simpsonville.
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Start on Middleton Street
50 m · 8 sec · Middleton Street
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Turn right onto Glenn Street
2479 ft · 2 min · Glenn Street
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Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Airport Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
61 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
26.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Simpsonville, Fairview Road
2268 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
642 ft · 24 sec · Fairview Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn right onto East Curtis Street
114 m · 10 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn right onto Hedge Street
45 m · 7 sec · Hedge Street
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Turn right
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cayce and Simpsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cayce to Simpsonville?
The road trip is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Cayce and 45.7 miles from Simpsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cayce and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Simpsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newberry.
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Camden
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cayce and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 85.87 mi (138.19 km).
#1 Cayce
City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,994 |
| Coordinates | 33.9657100, -81.0739800 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Simpsonville
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.7370600, -82.2542800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simpsonville (-82.25428, 34.73706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.75 | $25.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.11 | $36.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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