How far is Ladson, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Ladson, SC to Greenville, SC is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
195.48 mi
03h 01m
Flight
183.81 mi
295.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.81 mi
Kilometers
295.81 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.48 mi
Kilometers
314.6 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, May 3, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Ladson
Sun, May 3, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ladson
2026-05-03T02:51
Arrive Greenville
Sun, May 3, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ladson
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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Ladson
97.6 mi
01h 30m
To Greenville
97.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stoney Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ladson Road

    2921 ft · 1 min · Ladson Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto College Park Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · College Park Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 26 West: Columbia

    2456 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    150.8 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ladson 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
151 mi · 77%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 15%
Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 6%
College Park Road
0.92 mi
Ladson Road
0.55 mi
East North Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight right

151 mi · 02h 44m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
183.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 30m from Ladson
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Ladson and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Ladson and 97.9 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.33 one way or $54.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ladson and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 183.81 mi (295.81 km).

Ladson

#1 Ladson

Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.

Population13,790
Coordinates32.9857300, -80.1098100
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Stoney Road (-80.109831, 32.985702)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.11 L · about $27.33
Round trip
$54.66
13.8 gal · 52.22 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.33 $54.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.56 $61.12
Premium $4.78 $32.97 $65.94
Diesel $5.62 $38.81 $77.61

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Ladson and Greenville. The current time is 02:51:20.

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.