How far is Kingstree, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Kingstree, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 185.2 miles (298 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.15 mi
03h 05m
Flight
149.09 mi
239.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.09 mi
Kilometers
239.93 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.15 mi
Kilometers
297.97 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Fri, Sep 25, 9:44 PM EDT
Return by in Kingstree
Sat, Sep 26, 12:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingstree
2026-09-25T18:39
Arrive Spartanburg
Fri, Sep 25, 9:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingstree
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
Columbia
SC

The most populous city in South Carolina.

From Kingstree
91.7 mi
01h 32m
To Spartanburg
93.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingstree and Spartanburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingstree and Spartanburg.

  1. 1

    Start on East Brooks Street

    1251 ft · 42 sec · East Brooks Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Longstreet Street

    1474 ft · 38 sec · Longstreet Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US Highway 521

    2.1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 521

  6. 6

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Society Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  8. 8

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · North Brooks Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Bultman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bull Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  28. 28

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

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  30. 30

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingstree and Spartanburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmwood Avenue
83.9 mi · 45%
Broad Street
37.5 mi · 20%
North Brooks Street
15.1 mi · 8%
C E Murray Boulevard
11.7 mi · 6%
South Williamsburg County Highway
9.39 mi · 5%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Elmwood Avenue

Merge slight left

55.7 mi · 01h 01m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
149.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 32m from Kingstree
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingstree and Mostly Clear near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingstree to Spartanburg?

The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Kingstree and 93.4 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingstree and Mostly Clear near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

1 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

47 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

76 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

117 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingstree and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 149.09 mi (239.93 km).

Kingstree

#1 Kingstree

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

Population2,989
Coordinates33.6676600, -79.8306300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: East Brooks Street (-79.830709, 33.667922)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.73 L · about $26.43
Round trip
$52.87
13.06 gal · 49.46 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.05 $26.43 $52.87
Mid-grade $4.50 $29.39 $58.77
Premium $4.90 $32.02 $64.03
Diesel $6.09 $39.75 $79.51

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 · Sep 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingstree and Spartanburg. The current time is 18:39:13.

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.