Trip from Easley, SC to Greenville, SC

Drive Time

22m

Distance

12.7 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Easley, SC, SC

Easley, SC

Just a Couple Photos

Trip Overview

Traveling between Easley and Greenville is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 12.7 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 22 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating through the Southeast, your route primarily utilizes Calhoun Memorial Highway, New Easley Highway, and East Main Street. With a fuel cost estimate of only $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. Whether you are commuting for work or visiting the city, this drive offers a simple, efficient connection between the two locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

6.3 miles from Easley, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway share. You will navigate a series of local roads that require your full attention behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.5-mile segment along Calhoun Memorial Highway. Because the path relies on local infrastructure, the driving experience is characterized by frequent turns and changing road conditions. You should be prepared for a steady pace that demands active steering through these regional corridors.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Calhoun Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 93 / East Main Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.7 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 93 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 123 / Calhoun Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (Buncombe Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SC 93 / East Main Street

Turn right onto SC 93 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 123 / Calhoun Memorial Highway

Merge onto US 123 / Calhoun Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
5
12.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | Buncombe Street

Turn sharp right onto Buncombe Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
12.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 29 / North Church Street

Turn left onto US 29 / North Church Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Calhoun Memorial Highway 4.5 mi 7m
New Easley Highway 2.6 mi 3m
East Main Street 2.1 mi 3m
Easley Bridge Road 1.4 mi 3m
South Academy Street 1.4 mi 2m
West North Street 0.3 mi <1m
North Church Street <0.1 mi <1m
Buncombe Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Calhoun Memorial Highway — 4.5 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Easley, SC and Greenville, SC.

1

Start on Russell Street

271 ft · 8 sec · Russell Street
2

Turn right onto SC 93

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
Use the none lane.
3

Merge onto US 123

4.5 mi · 7 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
4

Continue on US 123

2.6 mi · 3 min · New Easley Highway
Use the none lane.
5

Continue on US 123

1.4 mi · 3 min · Easley Bridge Road
Use the straight / left / none lanes.
6

Continue on US 123; US 29 Alternate

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Academy Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn sharp right onto Buncombe Street

456 ft · 9 sec · Buncombe Street
8

Continue on West North Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West North Street
9

Turn left onto US 29

494 ft · 13 sec · North Church Street
Use the none lane.
10

Arrive at destination

US 29

Trip Plan

Given the short 22-minute duration, you have total flexibility in your departure time. Since the trip is only 12.7 miles long, you do not need to worry about planning for rest stops or meal breaks along the way. Keep in mind that because this is a turn-heavy local route, it is best to stay alert and follow navigation closely as you transition between Calhoun Memorial Highway and East Main Street. Budget roughly $2 for fuel to cover the round trip comfortably. Use this quick transit time to your advantage, as the lack of highway driving allows for a direct and predictable arrival in Greenville.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.3 miles from Easley, SC, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 12.7 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 6.3 miles or 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Easley, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Easley, SC

This is one driving day of about 12.7 miles and 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Easley, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Calhoun Memorial Highway for about 4.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.3 mi from Easley, SC · 10m into the drive

Downtown Mauldin, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mauldin, SC

6 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Mauldin, SC to Greenville, SC

12.2 mi · 16m

Pacing Suggestions

Mauldin, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mauldin, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.3 miles from Easley, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenville, SC

The final approach into Greenville, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Greenville, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.03 one way

$4.07 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $2.21 $4.43
premium $4.78 $2.39 $4.78
diesel $5.64 $2.82 $5.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.11 $0.51
EV Truck/SUV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.81

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Easley, SC

Evening in Easley on Sunday

Local time

5:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenville, SC

Evening in Greenville on Sunday

Local time

5:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

22m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Easley, SC to Greenville, SC covers 12.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Calhoun Memorial Highway, New Easley Highway, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Easley, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.7 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 93 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 123 / Calhoun Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (Buncombe Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Easley, SC to Greenville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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