How far is Duncan, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Duncan, SC to Greenville, SC is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
19.55 mi
00h 23m
Flight
15.29 mi
24.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.29 mi
Kilometers
24.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.46 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Mon, May 4, 12:37 PM EDT
Return by in Duncan
Mon, May 4, 1:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncan
2026-05-04T12:14
Arrive Greenville
Mon, May 4, 12:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Duncan
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
Five Forks
SC

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

From Duncan
9.5 mi
00h 11m
To Greenville
10.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Spencer Street

    1392 ft · 34 sec · South Spencer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woods Chapel Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Woods Chapel Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Woods Chapel Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Woods Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woods Chapel Road

    48 m · 5 sec · Woods Chapel Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Woods Chapel Road

    1728 ft · 53 sec · Woods Chapel Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Woodruff Road

    1818 ft · 47 sec · Old Woodruff Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Caliber Ridge Drive

    712 ft · 22 sec · Caliber Ridge Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 101

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Highway 101

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 South: Greenville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road

    2469 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruff Road

    2416 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 385 North: Greenville

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
8.11 mi · 41%
I 385 North
6.35 mi · 32%
Woods Chapel Road
2.61 mi · 13%
I 385
0.47 mi · 2%
Old Woodruff Road
0.34 mi · 2%
South Spencer Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

7.37 mi · 00h 09m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Five Forks
00h 11m from Duncan
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Duncan and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Five Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Duncan and 10.1 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Duncan and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Five Forks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Five Forks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Five Forks.

RAIL

Greenville

18 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

32 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

57 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

104 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duncan and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 15.29 mi (24.6 km).

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#1 Duncan

Human settlement in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population3,715
Coordinates34.9379000, -82.1451100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: South Spencer Street (-82.1449, 34.937874)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.73
Round trip
$5.47
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.73 $5.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.06 $6.11
Premium $4.78 $3.30 $6.59
Diesel $5.62 $3.88 $7.76

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Duncan and Greenville. The current time is 12:14:15.

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.