How far is Laurens, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Laurens, SC to Greenville, SC is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.67 mi
00h 40m
Flight
32.6 mi
52.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.6 mi
Kilometers
52.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.67 mi
Kilometers
62.24 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Tue, May 12, 7:21 PM EDT
Return by in Laurens
Tue, May 12, 8:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurens
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Greenville
Tue, May 12, 7:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laurens
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fountain Inn
SC

City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States

From Laurens
19.3 mi
00h 20m
To Greenville
19.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph ENE
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 Laurens and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Public Square

    13 m · 7 sec · Courthouse Public Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Public Square

    91 m · 15 sec · East Public Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Laurens Street

    79 m · 14 sec · East Laurens Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Harper Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Harper Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lucas Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Lucas Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2820 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lucas Avenue
24.3 mi · 63%
Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 32%
North Harper Street
1.27 mi · 3%
East North Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Beattie Place
0.23 mi · 1%
East Public Square
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Lucas Avenue

Merge slight left

20.9 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain Inn
00h 20m from Laurens
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laurens 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 Laurens to Greenville?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fountain Inn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Laurens and 19.4 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fountain Inn

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

27 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

38 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

58 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

105 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurens and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 32.6 mi (52.46 km).

Laurens

#1 Laurens

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

Population8,852
Coordinates34.4990100, -82.0142600
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Public Square (-82.014258, 34.499001)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.85
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.43 $10.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.78 $6.55 $13.09
Diesel $5.62 $7.70 $15.41

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 Laurens and Greenville. The current time is 18:41:05.

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.