How far is Greenville, SC from Owens Cross Roads, AL?
The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Owens Cross Roads, AL is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 44m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
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.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
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 Greenville and Owens Cross Roads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Owens Cross Roads.
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Start on North Church Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Mills Avenue
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mills Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 29 South: Atlanta
115.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
2431 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
1787 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1602 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
37.4 mi · 41 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway
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Turn slight left
142 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway
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Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast
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Continue on Turkey Mountain Road Northeast
7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on Rome Boulevard
2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 17 min
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Turn right
701 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight
21.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn slight right
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Drive
3.3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Drive
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Turn left onto US 72, AL 279
1145 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway
18.5 mi · 22 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Turn left onto County Road 5
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 5
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Continue on New Hope Cedar Point Road
1.4 km · 2 min · New Hope Cedar Point Road
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Turn right onto Cherry Tree Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Cherry Tree Road
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Turn sharp left onto Old Gurley Pike
1.2 mi · 3 min · Old Gurley Pike
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Turn right onto Cave Spring Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Cave Spring Road
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Wilson Mann Road
2259 ft · 1 min · Wilson Mann Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hwy 431
10 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 431
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 431
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Owens Cross Roads.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 85 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 29 South: Atlanta
115 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Owens Cross Roads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Owens Cross Roads?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km) and usually takes 06h 22m 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?
Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from Greenville and 151.3 miles from Owens Cross Roads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.2 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 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 $41.91 one way or $83.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greenville and Owens Cross Roads, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Owens Cross Roads.
Stop Ideas Near Marietta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marietta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Owens Cross Roads. Straight-line distance: 231.55 mi (372.65 km).
#1 Greenville
The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.
| Population | 72,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.8526200, -82.3940100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owens Cross Roads
City in Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,233 |
| Coordinates | 34.5881500, -86.4588800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owens Cross Roads (-86.45888, 34.58815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $3.94 | $41.91 | $83.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $46.86 | $93.72 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $51.15 | $102.30 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $62.17 | $124.35 |
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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