How far is Lexington, SC from Greer, SC?

The driving distance from Lexington, SC to Greer, SC is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
111.38 mi
01h 47m
Flight
86.95 mi
139.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.95 mi
Kilometers
139.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.38 mi
Kilometers
179.25 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greer
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Greer
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
51.8 mi
00h 53m
To Greer
59.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, SC 146: Spartanburg, Atlanta, Woodruff Road

    1380 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85: Spartanburg, Atlanta, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

    1 km · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Spartanburg, GSP International Airport

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 14: Pelham, Greer

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    576 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Poinsett Street

    12 m · 1 sec · East Poinsett Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Poinsett Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad River Road
45.2 mi · 41%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 27%
North Lake Drive
8.83 mi · 8%
Golden Strip Freeway
5.34 mi · 5%
I 85 North
4.87 mi · 4%
Dreher Shoals Road
1.8 mi · 2%
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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 53m from Lexington
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lexington and Sunny near Greer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 51.8 miles from Lexington and 59.7 miles from Greer.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington and Sunny near Greer.

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
RAIL

Greenville

74 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

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 Greer. Straight-line distance: 86.95 mi (139.93 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Greer

City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina

Population35,316
Coordinates34.9387300, -82.2270600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-81.236362, 33.981481)
End: East Poinsett Street (-82.227094, 34.938681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.88 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.13
7.86 gal · 29.76 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.57 $31.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.41 $34.81
Premium $4.78 $18.78 $37.56
Diesel $5.62 $22.10 $44.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Greer. The current time is 23:37:29.

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.