How far is Dillon, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Dillon, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
196.78 mi
03h 04m
Flight
150.09 mi
241.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.09 mi
Kilometers
241.54 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.78 mi
Kilometers
316.69 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Wed, May 13, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Dillon
Wed, May 13, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dillon
2026-05-12T21:44
Arrive Spartanburg
Wed, May 13, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dillon
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
Union
SC

County seat of Union County, South Carolina

From Dillon
87.6 mi
01h 32m
To Spartanburg
109.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 km · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Radford Boulevard

    25.8 mi · 31 min · Radford Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cottingham Boulevard South

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cottingham Boulevard South

  4. 4

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2012 ft · 28 sec · Front Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Chesterfield Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Chesterfield Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 7 min · East Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    616 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Boulevard

    18.6 mi · 22 min · East Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Mc Gregor Street

    548 ft · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East McGregor Street

    21.9 mi · 25 min · East McGregor Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Chester Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway

    19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    719 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Jonesville Lockhart Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    2911 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Forest Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Furman L Fendley Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 176 Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass

  27. 27

    Continue on South Pine Street

    7 mi · 11 min · South Pine Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Henry Street

    2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    1232 ft · 41 sec · South Church Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Radford Boulevard
25.8 mi · 13%
East Boulevard
24.8 mi · 13%
East McGregor Street
22.1 mi · 11%
Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 10%
J A Cochran Bypass
18.6 mi · 9%
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
13.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Radford Boulevard

Turn left onto Radford Boulevard

25.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
150.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
01h 32m from Dillon
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dillon and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Dillon and 109.2 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union, 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 Union.

RAIL

Camden

52 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Charlotte

61 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

79 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Hamlet

86 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dillon and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 150.09 mi (241.54 km).

Dillon

#1 Dillon

County seat in South Carolina

Population6,289
Coordinates34.4165500, -79.3711600
Altitude34
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 301 (-79.37115, 34.416545)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.29 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
13.9 gal · 52.58 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.78 $61.56
Premium $4.78 $33.21 $66.41
Diesel $5.62 $39.09 $78.17

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Dillon and Spartanburg. The current time is 21:44:05.

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.