How far is Lexington, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Lexington, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Spartanburg.
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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
2941 ft · 54 sec · Broad River Road
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Take the ramp slight left
2810 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
44.1 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 221
2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
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Continue on South Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street
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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 Spartanburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 44.7 miles from Lexington and 52.6 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.59 one way or $27.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lexington and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Joanna
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 Joanna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 77.75 mi (125.12 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 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.39 | $32.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
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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