How far is Fountain Inn, SC from Sunset Forest, SC?

The driving distance from Fountain Inn, SC to Sunset Forest, SC is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
11.23 mi
00h 16m
Flight
9.69 mi
15.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.69 mi
Kilometers
15.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.23 mi
Kilometers
18.07 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunset Forest
Fri, Nov 6, 8:39 PM EST
Return by in Fountain Inn
Fri, Nov 6, 8:55 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fountain Inn
2026-11-06T20:23
Arrive Sunset Forest
Fri, Nov 6, 8:39 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fountain Inn
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Simpsonville
SC

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Fountain Inn
5.6 mi
00h 08m
To Sunset Forest
5.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fountain Inn and Sunset Forest.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Inn and Sunset Forest.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    16 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McCarter Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · McCarter Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Butler Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Butler Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Plant Street

    81 m · 17 sec · Plant Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain Inn and Sunset Forest.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
6.27 mi · 56%
I 185
2.69 mi · 24%
West Butler Road
1.22 mi · 11%
McCarter Road
0.99 mi · 9%
Plant Street
0.05 mi
South Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

6.27 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simpsonville
00h 08m from Fountain Inn
Leave By
7:58 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fountain Inn and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Sunset Forest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fountain Inn to Sunset Forest?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Simpsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Fountain Inn and 5.6 miles from Sunset Forest.

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

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fountain Inn and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Sunset Forest.

Stop Ideas Near Simpsonville

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 Simpsonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 14.7 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 14.6 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 14.6 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 Simpsonville.

RAIL

Greenville

20 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

38 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

53 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

100 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Inn and Sunset Forest. Straight-line distance: 9.69 mi (15.6 km).

Fountain Inn

#1 Fountain Inn

City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States

Population10,905
Coordinates34.6890100, -82.1956700
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sunset Forest

Sunset Forest is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7751200, -82.3304000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Fountain Inn (-82.19567, 34.68901)
End: Sunset Forest (-82.3304, 34.77512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.44
Round trip
$2.88
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $1.44 $2.88
Mid-grade $4.06 $1.62 $3.24
Premium $4.46 $1.78 $3.56
Diesel $5.72 $2.29 $4.57

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fountain Inn and Sunset Forest. The current time is 20:23:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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