How far is Arial, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Arial, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.41 mi
01h 11m
Flight
40.84 mi
65.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.84 mi
Kilometers
65.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.41 mi
Kilometers
76.3 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in Arial
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arial
2026-04-23T08:38
Arrive Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arial
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mauldin
SC

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

From Arial
23.7 mi
00h 35m
To Spartanburg
23.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arial and Spartanburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arial and Spartanburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Cobb Street

    607 ft · 29 sec · Cobb Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arial Street

    641 ft · 35 sec · Arial Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rice Road

    725 ft · 27 sec · Rice Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Gentry Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Gentry Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Calhoun Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1547 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    763 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Highway 153

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Highway 153

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 29: Greenville

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford

    39 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Saint John Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    759 ft · 24 sec · North Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arial and Spartanburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
25.7 mi · 54%
Highway 153
5.3 mi · 11%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.41 mi · 9%
West Main Street
3.81 mi · 8%
W O Ezell Boulevard
2.69 mi · 6%
Calhoun Memorial Highway
2.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Merge slight left

25.4 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauldin
00h 35m from Arial
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Arial and Clear near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arial to Spartanburg?

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mauldin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Arial and 23.7 miles from Spartanburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Arial and Clear near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Mauldin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mauldin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mauldin.

RAIL

Greenville

13 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

39 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

49 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

96 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arial and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 40.84 mi (65.72 km).

Arial

#1 Arial

Census-designated place in Pickens County, South Carolina

Population2,543
Coordinates34.8459500, -82.6415200
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Arial (-82.64152, 34.84595)
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.23
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.61 $13.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.40 $14.79
Premium $4.78 $7.98 $15.96
Diesel $5.62 $9.39 $18.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arial and Spartanburg. The current time is 08:38:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.