How far is Simpsonville, SC from Lexington, SC?
The driving distance from Simpsonville, SC to Lexington, SC is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simpsonville and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville and Lexington.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Hedge Street
45 m · 11 sec · Hedge Street
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Turn left onto East Curtis Street
114 m · 14 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
1408 ft · 36 sec · Fairview Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
27.2 mi · 30 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
44.3 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 176: Ballentine, White Rock
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 176: Ballentine, White Rock
120 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Broad River Road
2149 ft · 41 sec · Broad River Road
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Turn right onto Bickley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bickley Road
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Turn left onto Dutch Fork Road
817 ft · 16 sec · Dutch Fork Road
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Turn right onto Dreher Shoals Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dreher Shoals Road
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Continue on North Lake Drive
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Lake Drive
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Continue on North Lake Drive
5.2 mi · 9 min · North Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Drive
3224 ft · 1 min · North Lake Drive
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Continue on North Church Street
1328 ft · 41 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
157 m · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Simpsonville and Lexington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Simpsonville and Sunny near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Simpsonville to Lexington?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Simpsonville and 42.9 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Simpsonville and Sunny near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Smyrna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smyrna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simpsonville and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 78.08 mi (125.66 km).
#1 Simpsonville
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.7370600, -82.2542800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 22,716 |
| Coordinates | 33.9815400, -81.2362100 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lexington (-81.23621, 33.98154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.94 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.55 | $29.11 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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