How far is Fountain Inn, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Fountain Inn, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Inn and Spartanburg.
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Start on South Main Street
16 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Knight Street
2017 ft · 34 sec · Knight Street
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Continue on Gulliver Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Gulliver Street
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Continue on State Highway 418
7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 418
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Continue on Fountain Inn Road
4 mi · 7 min · Fountain Inn Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 101
838 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 101
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1537 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Highway 221
9.8 mi · 15 min · Highway 221
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Continue on South Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · 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 Fountain Inn and Spartanburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highway 221
Continue on Highway 221
9.82 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fountain Inn and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fountain Inn to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodruff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Fountain Inn and 14.4 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fountain Inn and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Woodruff
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 Woodruff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Inn and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 23.4 mi (37.66 km).
#1 Fountain Inn
City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,905 |
| Coordinates | 34.6890100, -82.1956700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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