Greenwood, South Carolina to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

296.1 miles 476.5 km · straight line
370.1 miles estimated 595.6 km · driving distance
7h 27min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
334° NNW bearing direction

How far is Greenwood, South Carolina from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Greenwood, South Carolina to Lexington, Kentucky is 296.1 miles (476.5 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located NNW of Greenwood, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370.1 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Greenwood, South Carolina in South Carolina and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Greenwood, South Carolina and Lexington, Kentucky. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Greenwood, South Carolina to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 27min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 56min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 5min $44–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greenwood, South Carolina & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Greenwood, South Carolina
34.20°N, 82.16°W
America/New_York
202m elevation
Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients