How far is Jackson, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Jackson, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Spartanburg.
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Start on Goforth Street
22 m · 4 sec · Goforth Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
134 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Tisdale Street
2629 ft · 2 min · Tisdale Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Atomic Road
9.2 mi · 14 min · Atomic Road
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Turn left onto Beech Island Avenue
790 ft · 18 sec · Beech Island Avenue
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Turn right onto Sand Bar Ferry Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Sand Bar Ferry Road
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Take the ramp right
1587 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway
908 ft · 13 sec · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Continue on Palmetto Parkway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Palmetto Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, SC 121: North Augusta, Edgefield
2199 ft · 59 sec
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Continue straight
2710 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Edgefield Road
14.1 mi · 21 min · Edgefield Road
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Turn left onto Augusta Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Bauskett Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · Bauskett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
28.3 mi · 39 min
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Emerald Road
3036 ft · 1 min · North Emerald Road
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Turn left onto Kateway
1.1 km · 2 min · Kateway
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto Springdale Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive
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Turn right onto Highway 72 East
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 72 East
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Take the exit left
1553 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 221
2.3 mi · 4 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 Jackson and Spartanburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
28.3 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Jackson and 69 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
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 Greenwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 112.52 mi (181.08 km).
#1 Jackson
Town in Aiken County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,762 |
| Coordinates | 33.3254200, -81.7878900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
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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