How far is Gilbert, SC from Lexington, SC?

The driving distance from Gilbert, SC to Lexington, SC is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.13 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.85 mi
15.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.85 mi
Kilometers
15.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.13 mi
Kilometers
19.52 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Wed, Apr 15, 12:45 PM EDT
Return by in Gilbert
Wed, Apr 15, 1:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-04-15T12:26
Arrive Lexington
Wed, Apr 15, 12:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gilbert
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
Summit
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Gilbert
6.1 mi
00h 09m
To Lexington
6.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hampton Street

    54 m · 11 sec · Hampton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    49 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Peach Festival Road

    3058 ft · 1 min · Peach Festival Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spring Hill Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Spring Hill Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Highway

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Augusta Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Highway
6.47 mi · 53%
Spring Hill Road
2.82 mi · 23%
West Main Street
2.2 mi · 18%
Peach Festival Road
0.58 mi · 5%
Hampton Street
0.03 mi
Main Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Augusta Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Highway

6.47 mi · 00h 10m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
00h 09m from Gilbert
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Lexington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Gilbert and 6.1 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Sunny near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

36 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

71 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

82 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 9.85 mi (15.86 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

Town in South Carolina

Population657
Coordinates33.9243100, -81.3937100
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Lexington

#2 Lexington

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

Population22,716
Coordinates33.9815400, -81.2362100
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton Street (-81.3937, 33.924184)
End: East Main Street (-81.236362, 33.981481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.62 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.41
0.86 gal · 3.24 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.70 $3.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.90 $3.81
Premium $4.78 $2.05 $4.11
Diesel $5.62 $2.42 $4.84

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert and Lexington. The current time is 12:26:49.

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.