How far is Loris, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Loris, SC to Greenville, SC is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207 miles (333.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.17 mi
03h 49m
Flight
207.05 mi
333.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.05 mi
Kilometers
333.21 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.17 mi
Kilometers
389.74 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in Loris
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loris
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loris
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lugoff
SC

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

From Loris
123 mi
01h 54m
To Greenville
119.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    159 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3251 ft · 57 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 701 North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 701 North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1432 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Highway 76

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 76

  8. 8

    Continue on South Nichols Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · South Nichols Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mullins Street

    1 km · 2 min · Mullins Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Highway 76

    5.9 mi · 8 min · East Highway 76

  11. 11

    Continue on East McIntyre Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East McIntyre Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Highway 76

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East Highway 76

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1173 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2358 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Columbia

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  22. 22

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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
76.3 mi · 32%
I 26 West
56.5 mi · 23%
East Highway 76
46.7 mi · 19%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 12%
US Highway 701 North
19.6 mi · 8%
Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

75.4 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
207 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
01h 54m from Loris
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Loris and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Loris and 119.1 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 207 miles (333.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.87 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loris and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Lugoff

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

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

RAIL

Camden

6 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

86 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loris and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 207.05 mi (333.21 km).

Loris

#1 Loris

Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,807
Coordinates34.0562800, -78.8903000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-78.890356, 34.056307)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.55 gal
32.35 L · about $33.87
Round trip
$67.73
17.1 gal · 64.7 L
Estimated CO2
76 kg one way
Round trip: 152 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.87 $67.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.87 $75.74
Premium $4.78 $40.85 $81.70
Diesel $5.62 $48.09 $96.17

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Loris and Greenville. The current time is 00:25:07.

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.