How far is Lexington, SC from Mauldin, SC?

The driving distance from Lexington, SC to Mauldin, SC is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
97.51 mi
01h 33m
Flight
82.36 mi
132.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.36 mi
Kilometers
132.55 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.51 mi
Kilometers
156.93 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mauldin
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Thu, Oct 15, 5:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-10-15T14:34
Arrive Mauldin
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
44.8 mi
00h 46m
To Mauldin
52.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Butler Road

    74 m · 7 sec · West Butler Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    33 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad River Road
45.2 mi · 46%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 30%
North Lake Drive
8.83 mi · 9%
I 185
2.69 mi · 3%
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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
82.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 46m from Lexington
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lexington and Sunny near Mauldin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 44.8 miles from Lexington and 52.7 miles from Mauldin.

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

The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.54 one way or $27.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Mauldin. Straight-line distance: 82.36 mi (132.55 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Mauldin

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

Population25,562
Coordinates34.7787300, -82.3101200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-81.236362, 33.981481)
End: (-82.310303, 34.778767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $13.54
Round trip
$27.07
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $13.54 $27.07
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.14 $30.27
Premium $4.80 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $5.84 $20.08 $40.17

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Mauldin. The current time is 14:34:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.