How far is Great Falls, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Great Falls, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Union County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Spartanburg.
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Start on Chester Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Chester Avenue
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Continue on Great Falls Highway
18.3 mi · 32 min · Great Falls Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Columbia Road
2843 ft · 51 sec · Columbia Road
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Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass
17.3 mi · 20 min · J A Cochran Bypass
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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 Great Falls and Spartanburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Great Falls Highway
Continue on Great Falls Highway
18.3 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Great Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Great Falls to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Great Falls and 35.3 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Great Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lockhart
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 63.93 mi (102.89 km).
#1 Great Falls
Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina
| Population | 1,872 |
| Coordinates | 34.5751400, -80.9020200 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.90 | $23.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
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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