How far is Jackson, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Jackson, SC to Greenville, SC is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
128.26 mi
02h 38m
Flight
111.07 mi
178.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.07 mi
Kilometers
178.75 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.26 mi
Kilometers
206.42 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Tue, May 12, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Wed, May 13, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-12T19:27
Arrive Greenville
Tue, May 12, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Ninety Six
SC

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

From Jackson
64.6 mi
01h 19m
To Greenville
63.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goforth Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Goforth Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    134 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tisdale Street

    2629 ft · 2 min · Tisdale Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Atomic Road

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Atomic Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Beech Island Avenue

    790 ft · 18 sec · Beech Island Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sand Bar Ferry Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Sand Bar Ferry Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway

    908 ft · 13 sec · Bobby Jones Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Palmetto Parkway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Palmetto Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, SC 121: North Augusta, Edgefield

    2199 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2710 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Edgefield Road

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Edgefield Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Bauskett Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Bauskett Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    32 mi · 45 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Montague Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Montague Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    37.2 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    2959 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Southern Connector

  20. 20

    Continue on South Church Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Church Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montague Avenue
42.4 mi · 33%
Edgefield Road
14.1 mi · 11%
Southern Connector
10.3 mi · 8%
Atomic Road
9.16 mi · 7%
Palmetto Parkway
6.19 mi · 5%
Augusta Road
4.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Montague Avenue

Continue straight

37.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
111.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ninety Six
01h 19m from Jackson
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Ninety Six is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Jackson and 63.7 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.94 one way or $35.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ninety Six

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

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

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Greenville

84 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

87 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Columbia

93 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Clemson

94 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 111.07 mi (178.75 km).

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#1 Jackson

Town in Aiken County, South Carolina

Population1,762
Coordinates33.3254200, -81.7878900
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Goforth Street (-81.787763, 33.325309)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.13 L · about $17.94
Round trip
$35.89
9.06 gal · 34.26 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.94 $35.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.06 $40.13
Premium $4.78 $21.64 $43.29
Diesel $5.62 $25.48 $50.95

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Greenville. The current time is 19:27:17.

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.