How far is Lexington, SC from Columbia, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lexington and Columbia is 11.61 miles (18.69 km).
Flight distance from Lexington, SC to Columbia, SC is 11.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lexington, South Carolina to Columbia, South Carolina is: 15.06 miles (24.24 km) by car.
Driving from Lexington to Columbia will take approximately 00 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Lexington
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 22716 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°58'54"N 81°14'10"W |
| Latitude | 33.9815400 |
| Longitude | -81.2362100 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Congaree River in central South Carolina. Columbia is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of South Carolina and the South Carolina State Museum.
| Population | 132130 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°0'3"N 81°2'5"W |
| Latitude | 34.0007100 |
| Longitude | -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbia: Gervais Street (-81.034853,34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lexington and Columbia
The distance between Lexington and Columbia is 24 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lexington and Columbia. The current time is 01:36:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.01 liters (0.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lexington and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lexington to Columbia is $1.65 (diesel $2.22).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $1.65 | $1.88 | $2.06 | $2.22 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lexington and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Lexington 140.1 miles (225 km)
Driving distance from Hanahan, SC to Lexington 109.21 miles (176 km)
Driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Lexington 169.07 miles (272 km)
