How far is Rock Hill, SC from Lexington, SC?

The driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Lexington, SC is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.22 mi
00h 51m
Flight
18.7 mi
30.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.7 mi
Kilometers
30.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.22 mi
Kilometers
51.86 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Wed, Sep 23, 3:20 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hill
Wed, Sep 23, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-09-23T14:28
Arrive Lexington
Wed, Sep 23, 3:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Hill
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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Rock Hill
16.1 mi
00h 25m
To Lexington
16.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Lexington.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 215S

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S

  2. 2

    Continue on Monticello Road

    12.6 mi · 22 min · Monticello Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Lexington

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Augusta Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monticello Road
23 mi · 71%
State Highway 215S
6.44 mi · 20%
Augusta Road
1.73 mi · 5%
East Main Street
0.8 mi · 2%
US 1
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Monticello Road

Continue on Monticello Road

12.6 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
00h 25m from Rock Hill
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rock Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Lexington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Lexington?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Rock Hill and 16.2 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rock Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 18.7 mi (30.1 km).

Rock Hill

#1 Rock Hill

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

Population76,318
Coordinates34.2518200, -81.2550900
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Lexington

#2 Lexington

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

Population22,716
Coordinates33.9815400, -81.2362100
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill (-81.25509, 34.25182)
End: Lexington (-81.23621, 33.98154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.61
Round trip
$9.22
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $4.61 $9.22
Mid-grade $4.50 $5.12 $10.25
Premium $4.89 $5.58 $11.16
Diesel $6.12 $6.98 $13.96

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Lexington. The current time is 14:28:58.

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.