How far is Kershaw, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Kershaw, SC to Greenville, SC is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.8 mi
02h 26m
Flight
104.91 mi
168.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.91 mi
Kilometers
168.84 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.8 mi
Kilometers
210.51 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 PM EDT
Return by in Kershaw
Sun, Apr 19, 3:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kershaw
2026-04-19T10:40
Arrive Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kershaw
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
Lockhart
SC

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

From Kershaw
64.6 mi
01h 13m
To Greenville
66.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hilton Street

    6 m · 3 sec · East Hilton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kershaw Camden Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Spring Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Lancaster Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Chester Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway

    19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    719 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Jonesville Lockhart Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    2911 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Forest Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Furman L Fendley Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 176 Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on South Pine Street

    12.1 mi · 20 min · South Pine Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 Business South: Greenville

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

    21.5 mi · 27 min · Veterans Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road

    2469 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruff Road

    2416 ft · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 385 North: Greenville

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Parkway
21.5 mi · 16%
Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 15%
J A Cochran Bypass
18.6 mi · 14%
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
13.8 mi · 11%
Kershaw Camden Highway
12.9 mi · 10%
South Pine Street
12.1 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Parkway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

21.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
01h 13m from Kershaw
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kershaw and Chance Rain Showers near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Kershaw and 66.2 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kershaw and Chance Rain Showers near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Lockhart

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

47 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Gastonia

60 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Charlotte

77 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Greenville

87 mi away
1120 West Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kershaw and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 104.91 mi (168.84 km).

Kershaw

#1 Kershaw

Town in South Carolina

Population2,404
Coordinates34.5518200, -80.5836800
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hilton Street (-80.58369, 34.551843)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.47 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.60
9.24 gal · 34.94 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.30 $36.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.46 $40.92
Premium $4.78 $22.07 $44.15
Diesel $5.62 $25.98 $51.97

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kershaw and Greenville. The current time is 10:40:18.

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.