How far is Burton, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Burton, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (301 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.9 mi
03h 31m
Flight
187.05 mi
301.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.05 mi
Kilometers
301.03 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.9 mi
Kilometers
358.73 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Wed, Apr 15, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burton
2026-04-15T04:32
Arrive Spartanburg
Wed, Apr 15, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Swansea
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Burton
111.3 mi
01h 45m
To Spartanburg
111.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parris Island Gateway

    2347 ft · 37 sec · Parris Island Gateway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

    12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1864 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  13. 13

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burton 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
140 mi · 63%
I 95 North
52.7 mi · 24%
Trask Parkway
18.9 mi · 8%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 3%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 1%
Kings Highway
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
187 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swansea
01h 45m from Burton
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burton and Mostly Clear near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Burton and 111.6 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 187 miles (301 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.13 one way or $62.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burton and Mostly Clear near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Swansea

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Swansea, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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Columbia

29 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

46 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

71 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

118 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burton and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 187.05 mi (301.03 km).

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#1 Burton

Burton is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4357500, -80.7240000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: US 21 (-80.723751, 32.435689)
End: North Church Street (-81.931721, 34.94966)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.86 gal
29.77 L · about $31.13
Round trip
$62.27
15.72 gal · 59.54 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.7 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.13 $62.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.81 $69.62
Premium $4.78 $37.56 $75.11
Diesel $5.62 $44.20 $88.41

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Burton and Spartanburg. The current time is 04:32:27.

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.