How far is Mauldin, SC from Lexington, SC?

The driving distance from Mauldin, SC to Lexington, SC is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
89.49 mi
01h 48m
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
89.49 mi
Kilometers
144.02 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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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 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Thu, Oct 15, 5:07 PM EDT
Return by in Mauldin
Thu, Oct 15, 6:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mauldin
2026-10-15T15:19
Arrive Lexington
Thu, Oct 15, 5:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mauldin
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 Mauldin
44.7 mi
00h 54m
To Lexington
44.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    36 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2135 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    44.3 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 176: Ballentine, White Rock

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 176: Ballentine, White Rock

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Broad River Road

    2149 ft · 41 sec · Broad River Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bickley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bickley Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dutch Fork Road

    817 ft · 16 sec · Dutch Fork Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dreher Shoals Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dreher Shoals Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Lake Drive

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Lake Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Lake Drive

    5.2 mi · 9 min · North Lake Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Drive

    3224 ft · 1 min · North Lake Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on North Church Street

    1328 ft · 41 sec · North Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    157 m · 42 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
74 mi · 83%
North Lake Drive
8.53 mi · 10%
North Main Street
2.64 mi · 3%
Dreher Shoals Road
1.8 mi · 2%
Bickley Road
1.13 mi · 1%
Broad River Road
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Merge slight left

44.3 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
82.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 54m from Mauldin
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mauldin and Sunny near Lexington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 Mauldin and 44.7 miles from Lexington.

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 7.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.43 one way or $24.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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

Mauldin

#1 Mauldin

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

Population25,562
Coordinates34.7787300, -82.3101200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Lexington

#2 Lexington

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

Population22,716
Coordinates33.9815400, -81.2362100
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Mauldin (-82.31012, 34.77873)
End: Lexington (-81.23621, 33.98154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.95 L · about $12.43
Round trip
$24.87
6.32 gal · 23.9 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $12.43 $24.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.90 $27.81
Premium $4.80 $15.18 $30.35
Diesel $5.84 $18.45 $36.90

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 Mauldin and Lexington. The current time is 15:19:11.

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.