How far is Greenville, SC from Lexington, SC?

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Lexington, SC is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.67 mi
02h 00m
Flight
89.32 mi
143.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.32 mi
Kilometers
143.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.67 mi
Kilometers
160.41 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Wed, Apr 29, 4:56 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Wed, Apr 29, 6:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-29T14:56
Arrive Lexington
Wed, Apr 29, 4:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Joanna
SC

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

From Greenville
49.8 mi
01h 00m
To Lexington
49.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.3 mi · 47 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 176: Ballentine, White Rock

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 176: Ballentine, White Rock

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Broad River Road

    2149 ft · 41 sec · Broad River Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bickley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bickley Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dutch Fork Road

    817 ft · 16 sec · Dutch Fork Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dreher Shoals Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dreher Shoals Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Lake Drive

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Lake Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on North Lake Drive

    5.2 mi · 9 min · North Lake Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Drive

    3224 ft · 1 min · North Lake Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on North Church Street

    1328 ft · 41 sec · North Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    157 m · 42 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
75.9 mi · 76%
East North Street
11 mi · 11%
North Lake Drive
8.53 mi · 9%
Dreher Shoals Road
1.8 mi · 2%
Bickley Road
1.13 mi · 1%
Broad River Road
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Merge slight left

44.3 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
01h 00m from Greenville
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Greenville and 49.8 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Joanna

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

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

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Spartanburg

61 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

74 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Clemson

98 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 89.32 mi (143.74 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

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

#2 Lexington

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

Population22,716
Coordinates33.9815400, -81.2362100
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)
End: Lexington (-81.23621, 33.98154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.31 L · about $13.94
Round trip
$27.89
7.04 gal · 26.62 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.94 $27.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $4.78 $16.82 $33.64
Diesel $5.62 $19.80 $39.59

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Lexington. The current time is 14:56:19.

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.