How far is Lexington, SC from Rock Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Lexington, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Rock Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Rock Hill.
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Start on East Main Street
106 m · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
157 m · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lake Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · North Lake Drive
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Continue on North Lake Drive
5.2 mi · 9 min · North Lake Drive
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Continue on North Lake Drive
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Lake Drive
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Continue on Dreher Shoals Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dreher Shoals Road
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Turn left onto Dutch Fork Road
817 ft · 18 sec · Dutch Fork Road
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Turn right onto Bickley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bickley Road
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Turn left onto Broad River Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Broad River Road
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Continue on Broad River Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad River Road
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Continue on US 176
3.3 mi · 5 min · US 176
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Turn right onto Parr Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road
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Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road
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Turn right onto Fire Tower Road
641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 215S
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Rock Hill.
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.
Broad River Road
Turn left onto Broad River Road
7.31 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Lexington and Chance Rain Showers near Rock Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Rock Hill?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Chapin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Lexington and 17.3 miles from Rock Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Lexington and Chance Rain Showers near Rock Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Chapin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chapin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 18.7 mi (30.1 km).
#1 Lexington
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 22,716 |
| Coordinates | 33.9815400, -81.2362100 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Hill
The second most populous city in York County, South Carolina.
| Population | 76,318 |
| Coordinates | 34.2518200, -81.2550900 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.04 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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