How far is Isle of Palms, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Isle of Palms, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
210.83 mi
03h 21m
Flight
193.28 mi
311.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.28 mi
Kilometers
311.06 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.83 mi
Kilometers
339.3 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Wed, May 6, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Isle of Palms
Thu, May 7, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Isle of Palms
2026-05-06T18:18
Arrive Spartanburg
Wed, May 6, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Isle of Palms
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
Gaston
SC

Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Isle of Palms
105 mi
01h 40m
To Spartanburg
105.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Isle of Palms and Spartanburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Isle of Palms and Spartanburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Boulevard

    2128 ft · 53 sec · Palm Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Isle of Palms Connector

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Isle of Palms Connector

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hungry Neck Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hungry Neck Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11 mi · 13 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    534 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia

    2641 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    158.7 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  14. 14

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Isle of Palms and Spartanburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 North
183 mi · 87%
Mark Clark Expressway
11 mi · 5%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 3%
Isle of Palms Connector
3.63 mi · 2%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 1%
Hungry Neck Boulevard
2.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 North

Merge slight left

159 mi · 02h 53m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
193.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 40m from Isle of Palms
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Isle of Palms and Chance Rain Showers near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Isle of Palms to Spartanburg?

The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105 miles from Isle of Palms and 105.8 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.47 one way or $58.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Isle of Palms and Chance Rain Showers near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Isle of Palms and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 193.28 mi (311.06 km).

Isle of Palms

#1 Isle of Palms

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,371
Coordinates32.7868400, -79.7948000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Boulevard (-79.793772, 32.785414)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.16 L · about $29.47
Round trip
$58.94
14.88 gal · 56.32 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.47 $58.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.95 $65.90
Premium $4.78 $35.55 $71.10
Diesel $5.62 $41.84 $83.69

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Isle of Palms and Spartanburg. The current time is 18:18:20.

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.