How far is Owens Cross Roads, AL from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Owens Cross Roads, AL to Greenville, SC is about 302 miles (486 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
301.99 mi
06h 22m
Flight
231.55 mi
372.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.55 mi
Kilometers
372.65 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.99 mi
Kilometers
486 km
Drive Time
06h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Owens Cross Roads
Fri, Oct 16, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owens Cross Roads
2026-10-15T13:32
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:23 PM to 2:53 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owens Cross Roads
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Marietta
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Owens Cross Roads
150.6 mi
03h 11m
To Greenville
151.4 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Owens Cross Roads and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owens Cross Roads and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hwy 431

    10 m · 3 sec · Old Hwy 431

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wilson Mann Road

    2361 ft · 1 min · Wilson Mann Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cave Spring Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Cave Spring Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Gurley Pike

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old Gurley Pike

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Cherry Tree Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Cherry Tree Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Hope Cedar Point Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hope Cedar Point Road

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 5

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 5

  9. 9

    Turn right onto John T Reid Parkway

    18.5 mi · 22 min · John T Reid Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Veterans Drive

    1292 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left

    21.2 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    701 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    77 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Rome Boulevard

    2818 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Turkey Mountain Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    157 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2174 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    107.9 mi · 2 hr

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North, US 29, I 185 Toll South: Downtown, Greenville, Columbia

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 185 North, US 29 North: Greenville

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owens Cross Roads and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
109 mi · 36%
I 75 South
46.1 mi · 15%
Veterans Drive
18.7 mi · 6%
John T Reid Parkway
18.5 mi · 6%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 5%
Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

108 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.5 mi
231.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marietta
03h 11m from Owens Cross Roads
Leave By
11:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Owens Cross Roads and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owens Cross Roads to Greenville?

The road trip is about 302 miles (486 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Owens Cross Roads and 151.4 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.15 one way or $84.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owens Cross Roads and Greenville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Owens Cross Roads and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Marietta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Marietta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Sandy Springs City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Sandy Springs City Hall

Sandy Springs , GA
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Rating 4.3/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marietta.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

22 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owens Cross Roads and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 231.55 mi (372.65 km).

Owens Cross Roads

#1 Owens Cross Roads

City in Madison County, Alabama, United States of America

Population2,233
Coordinates34.5881500, -86.4588800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Owens Cross Roads (-86.45888, 34.58815)
End: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.66 gal
40.34 L · about $42.15
Round trip
$84.30
21.32 gal · 80.68 L
Estimated CO2
94.7 kg one way
Round trip: 189.5 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $42.15 $84.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $47.21 $94.43
Premium $4.84 $51.54 $103.08
Diesel $5.93 $63.26 $126.51

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 Alabama · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owens Cross Roads, AL and Greenville, SC. The current time in Owens Cross Roads is 13:32:32, although it is 14:32:32 in Greenville.

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.