How far is Lexington, SC from Conway, SC?

The driving distance from Lexington, SC to Conway, SC is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
149.18 mi
02h 30m
Flight
125.89 mi
202.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.89 mi
Kilometers
202.6 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.18 mi
Kilometers
240.08 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Tue, May 12, 7:39 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Tue, May 12, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-05-12T17:08
Arrive Conway
Tue, May 12, 7:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
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
Lamar
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Lexington
72.3 mi
01h 15m
To Conway
76.9 mi
01h 15m

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
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    106 m · 37 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Augusta Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Augusta Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    28.9 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Church Street

    109 m · 20 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    2719 ft · 1 min · Pine Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · 9th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2623 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    141 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Conway.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
86.2 mi · 58%
West Palmetto Street
54.6 mi · 37%
Augusta Road
1.82 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Pine Street
0.52 mi
Elm Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

85.9 mi · 01h 38m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
125.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 15m from Lexington
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington and Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Conway?

The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Lexington and 76.9 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lexington and Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Florence

28 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

53 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

60 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Conway. Straight-line distance: 125.89 mi (202.6 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

Population22,716
Coordinates33.9815400, -81.2362100
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-81.236362, 33.981481)
End: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.93 L · about $20.83
Round trip
$41.67
10.52 gal · 39.86 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.83 $41.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.30 $46.59
Premium $4.78 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.62 $29.58 $59.16

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 Lexington and Conway. The current time is 17:08:49.

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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.