How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Lesslie, SC?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Lesslie, SC is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
188.74 mi
03h 32m
Flight
157.88 mi
254.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.88 mi
Kilometers
254.08 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.74 mi
Kilometers
303.74 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lesslie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Lesslie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Swansea
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Mount Pleasant
94.4 mi
01h 46m
To Lesslie
94.3 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Lesslie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Lesslie.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 10 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    534 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia

    2641 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bull Street

  15. 15

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 21, SC 5: Rock Hiil

    886 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Anderson Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Anderson Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pantry Drive

    927 ft · 25 sec · Pantry Drive

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Neely Store Road

    119 m · 7 sec · Neely Store Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Neely Creek Road

    124 m · 8 sec · Neely Creek Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Neely Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Lesslie.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 North
99.7 mi · 53%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
57.8 mi · 31%
Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 6%
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.59 mi · 4%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.67 mi · 1%
South Anderson Road
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 North

Merge slight left

99.2 mi · 01h 48m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
157.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swansea
01h 46m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Lesslie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Lesslie?

The road trip is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Mount Pleasant and 94.3 miles from Lesslie.

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

The direct path is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.38 one way or $52.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Lesslie.

Stop Ideas Near Swansea

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

29 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

46 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

71 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

118 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Lesslie. Straight-line distance: 157.88 mi (254.08 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population92,799
Coordinates32.7940700, -79.8625900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Lesslie

#2 Lesslie

Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina

Population3,112
Coordinates34.8907000, -80.9564700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Lesslie (-80.95647, 34.8907)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.21 L · about $26.38
Round trip
$52.76
13.32 gal · 50.42 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.38 $52.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.50 $58.99
Premium $4.78 $31.82 $63.64
Diesel $5.62 $37.46 $74.91

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 Mount Pleasant and Lesslie. The current time is 03:06:48.

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.