How far is Charleston, SC from Greenwood, IN?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Greenwood, IN is about 696.6 miles (1121.1 km), with a travel time of about 13h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 584.2 miles (940.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Greenwood.
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Start on Broad Street
12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street
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Turn left onto Calhoun Street
689 ft · 15 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto King Street
3052 ft · 1 min · King Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
853 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Coming Street
1144 ft · 31 sec · Coming Street
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Turn right onto Septima Clark Expressway
3078 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway
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Keep slight left
168.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
91.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West, US 74: Canton, Knoxville
62.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 32: Newport, Gatlinburg
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
68 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cosby Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cosby Highway
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right
30.8 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Appalachian Highway
20.4 mi · 24 min · Appalachian Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US 25E
7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cumberland Gap Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on 12th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Pineville Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road
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Continue on Wilderness Road
10.5 mi · 13 min · Wilderness Road
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Continue on Riverview Avenue
30.7 mi · 37 min · Riverview Avenue
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Continue on Corbin Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
1811 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
55.7 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge
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Continue straight
2617 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
2902 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1915 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Greenwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Septima Clark Expressway
Keep slight left
168 mi · 03h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Charleston and Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 696.6 miles (1121.1 km) and usually takes 13h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 346.1 miles from Charleston and 350.6 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 584.2 miles (940.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $95.49 one way or $190.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 218.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Charleston and Sunny near Greenwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 584.24 mi (940.24 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,279 |
| Coordinates | 39.6136600, -86.1066500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 41m |
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 | $3.89 | $95.49 | $190.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $106.63 | $213.26 |
| Premium | $4.74 | $116.51 | $233.02 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $143.99 | $287.98 |
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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