How far is Lexington, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Lexington, SC to Greenville, SC is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
107.64 mi
01h 38m
Flight
89.32 mi
143.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.32 mi
Kilometers
143.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.64 mi
Kilometers
173.23 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Wed, Apr 29, 3:10 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Wed, Apr 29, 4:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-29T13:31
Arrive Greenville
Wed, Apr 29, 3:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Joanna
SC

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

From Lexington
49.8 mi
00h 49m
To Greenville
57.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    106 m · 37 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    157 m · 22 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lake Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North Lake Drive

    5.2 mi · 9 min · North Lake Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on North Lake Drive

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Lake Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Dreher Shoals Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dreher Shoals Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dutch Fork Road

    817 ft · 18 sec · Dutch Fork Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bickley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bickley Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Broad River Road

    2941 ft · 54 sec · Broad River Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    2810 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    44.1 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad River Road
45.2 mi · 42%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 28%
Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 12%
North Lake Drive
8.83 mi · 8%
Dreher Shoals Road
1.8 mi · 2%
Bickley Road
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Broad River Road

Merge slight left

44.1 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 49m from Lexington
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Lexington and 57.8 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Joanna

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

61 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Greenville

74 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Clemson

98 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 89.32 mi (143.74 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

Population22,716
Coordinates33.9815400, -81.2362100
Altitude120
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 Main Street (-81.236362, 33.981481)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.38 L · about $15.05
Round trip
$30.10
7.6 gal · 28.76 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.05 $30.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.83 $33.66
Premium $4.78 $18.16 $36.31
Diesel $5.62 $21.37 $42.74

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Greenville. The current time is 13:31:37.

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.