How far is Greenville, SC from Dillon, SC?

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Dillon, SC is about 207.5 miles (334 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.56 mi
03h 52m
Flight
174.46 mi
280.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.46 mi
Kilometers
280.77 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.56 mi
Kilometers
334.04 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dillon
Wed, May 13, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Wed, May 13, 6:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-12T22:30
Arrive Dillon
Wed, May 13, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Arcadia Lakes
SC

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

From Greenville
103.7 mi
01h 56m
To Dillon
103.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    151 m · 21 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East North Street

    2612 ft · 43 sec · East North Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    31.6 mi · 35 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Fayetteville

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    28.8 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 34: Dillon, Bingham, Brownsville

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 34

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 34

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2358 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    7 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
86.7 mi · 42%
I 20 East
76.9 mi · 37%
I 95 North
30.2 mi · 15%
East North Street
11 mi · 5%
State Highway 34
1.9 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

76.6 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
174.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia Lakes
01h 56m from Greenville
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Dillon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.5 miles (334 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arcadia Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from Greenville and 103.9 miles from Dillon.

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

The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.03 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Dillon.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia Lakes

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

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

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Columbia

10 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

38 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Denmark

83 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Florence

112 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Dillon. Straight-line distance: 174.46 mi (280.77 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Dillon

#2 Dillon

County seat in South Carolina

Population6,289
Coordinates34.4165500, -79.3711600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)
End: Dillon (-79.37116, 34.41655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.73 L · about $29.03
Round trip
$58.07
14.66 gal · 55.46 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.03 $58.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.46 $64.93
Premium $4.78 $35.02 $70.05
Diesel $5.62 $41.22 $82.45

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Dillon. The current time is 22:30:16.

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.