Origin
Mauldin, SC
Late night in Mauldin on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mauldin, SC to Easley, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mauldin, SC
Daniel Sell
Easley, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Traveling from Mauldin to Easley is a quick, straightforward 21.4-mile trip through South Carolina’s Upstate region. You can easily complete this drive in about 33 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. The path utilizes a combination of I-85, Highway 153, and East Main Street to connect these two communities. Whether you are commuting or visiting, the brevity of the trip allows for maximum flexibility in your daily schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Highway 153 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Calhoun Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Laurens Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Russell Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mauldin, SC and Easley, SC.
1
Start on this road
215 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
117 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn left onto US 276
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on US 276
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurens Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 85 South: Atlanta
6
Merge onto I 85
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 40
Toward SC 153: Easley
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto SC 153
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 153
9
Enter roundabout
26 ft
·
0 sec
10
Continue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
11
Merge onto US 123
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Calhoun Memorial Highway
12
Turn slight right onto SC 93
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
13
Turn left onto Russell Street
271 ft
·
6 sec
·
Russell Street
14
Arrive at destination
Russell Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.3 — 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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward SC 153: Easley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40
Toward SC 153: Easley
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Russell Street
Turn left onto Russell Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Easley, SC
Late night in Easley on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
37 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 21.4-mile trek is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 62% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your momentum on the interstate, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.7 miles on I-85. As you transition from the interstate onto Highway 153 and eventually East Main Street, the pace shifts from high-speed highway travel to local road navigation. Expect a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic detours. You will experience a clear progression from busy multi-lane arteries to the local streets of your destination.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Highway 153. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Mauldin, SC
Full guide →Mauldin is a suburb of Greenville in the Upcountry of South Carolina.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on I 85. 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 Easley, 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: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Easley, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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