Origin
Chester, SC
Late night in Chester on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, SC to Greer, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
69 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, SC
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Greer, SC
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Trip Overview
Chester, SC to Greer, SC is 69 miles and takes about 1 hour 36 minutes via US 321 and Jonesville Lockhart Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's manageable for a single day, making it a straightforward journey for those looking to cover ground without a significant time commitment. It's a practical option for connecting these two points efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.5 miles from Chester, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 321 | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| Jonesville Lockhart Highway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| South Pine Street | 12.1 mi | 20m |
| Veterans Parkway | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Furman L Fendley Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| East Wade Hampton Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Spartanburg Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Highway 176 Bypass | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 321
— 14.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, SC and Greer, SC.
1
Start on West End Street
21 ft
·
7 sec
·
West End Street
2
Turn left onto US 321 Business; SC 9 Business
504 ft
·
8 sec
·
Center Street
3
Turn slight left
272 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn slight left onto Pinckney Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pinckney Street
5
Continue on US 321; SC 9
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 321; SC 9
6
Continue on SC 9; SC 49
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
SC 9; SC 49
7
Continue on SC 9, SC 49
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
8
Merge onto SC 9; SC 18
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Jonesville Highway
9
Continue on SC 9; SC 18
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn left onto S-44-12
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Street
11
Turn right onto US 176
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Furman L Fendley Highway
12
Continue on US 176
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 176 Bypass
13
Continue on US 176
12 mi
·
20 min
·
South Pine Street
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 85 Business South: Greenville
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 85 Bus
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 66
Toward US 29: Wellford, Lyman
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto US 29
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Spartanburg Highway
18
Continue on US 29
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenville Highway
19
Continue on US 29
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
East Wade Hampton Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto SC 357
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arlington Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto East Arlington Avenue
155 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Arlington Avenue
22
Turn left onto Cannon Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cannon Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto SC 101; SC 290
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Poinsett Street
24
Arrive at destination
SC 101; SC 290
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 36 minute duration and 69-mile distance, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid any potential rush hour traffic as you get closer to Greer. You won't need extensive stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the Jonesville Lockhart Highway segment, as services might be less frequent there. The $11 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra budget for unexpected needs.
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 34.5 miles from Chester, SC, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.7 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 15 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greer, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chester, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chester, SC
This is one driving day of about 69 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Chester, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 321 for about 14.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Chester, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 68 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 321 Business; SC 9 Business / Center Street
Turn left onto US 321 Business; SC 9 Business / Center Street
Navigation decision point
6
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 85 Business South: Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 85 Business South: Greenville
5
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
I 85 Bus / Veterans Parkway
Merge onto I 85 Bus / Veterans Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 29: Wellford, Lyman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 66
Toward US 29: Wellford, Lyman
5
68 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
SC 357 / Arlington Road
Turn left onto SC 357 / Arlington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.79 one way
$21.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.77 | $25.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Greer, SC
Late night in Greer on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 36m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 50
Caution: Hazardous Conditions on Trails
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed driving experience, with 36% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches of US 321, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment at 14.7 miles. The journey will transition between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more localized roads as you navigate through towns and rural areas. Expect the road character to evolve, moving from more open routes to potentially more built-up environments as you approach your destination.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on US 321.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 321 Business; SC 9 Business / Center Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 321 Business; SC 9 Business / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles (I 85 Bus / Veterans Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chester, SC to Greer, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Lyman along the way.
Lyman
59.6 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 69 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on US 321. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greer, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 321 Business; SC 9 Business / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles (I 85 Bus / Veterans Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cowpens National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greer, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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