How far is Darlington, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Darlington, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Darlington and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darlington and Spartanburg.
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Start on Pearl Street
3074 ft · 52 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on East Bobo Newsome Highway
15.4 mi · 22 min · East Bobo Newsome Highway
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Continue on State Highway 151
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on Pine Avenue
18.2 mi · 21 min · Pine Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 151
4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
138 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Tory Road
2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass
4.7 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Chester Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway
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Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · J A Cochran Bypass
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
719 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Jonesville Lockhart Highway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway
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Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway
3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2911 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Forest Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street
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Turn right onto Furman L Fendley Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway
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Continue on Highway 176 Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass
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Continue on South Pine Street
7 mi · 11 min · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto East Henry Street
2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
1232 ft · 41 sec · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Darlington and Spartanburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lancaster Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Darlington and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Darlington to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Lancaster Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Darlington and 89.4 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Darlington and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lancaster Mill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lancaster Mill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Darlington and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 125.21 mi (201.51 km).
#1 Darlington
City in South Carolina
| Population | 5,901 |
| Coordinates | 34.2998800, -79.8761700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $23.01 | $46.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.76 | $55.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.68 | $65.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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