How far is Lakewood, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Lakewood, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.19 mi
02h 34m
Flight
118.06 mi
190 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.06 mi
Kilometers
190 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.19 mi
Kilometers
235.27 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Fri, Nov 6, 9:38 PM EST
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, Nov 7, 12:12 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-11-06T19:04
Arrive Spartanburg
Fri, Nov 6, 9:38 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Chapin
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA

From Lakewood
70.9 mi
01h 17m
To Spartanburg
75.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers 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 Lakewood and Spartanburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spoonville Lane

    814 ft · 42 sec · Spoonville Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Manning Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Manning Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Summerton Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summerton Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Pocalla Road

    655 ft · 18 sec · Pocalla Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

    1118 ft · 14 sec · South Guignard Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Bultman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bull Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

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

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  20. 20

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmwood Avenue
83.9 mi · 57%
Broad Street
37.5 mi · 26%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 4%
South Guignard Drive
3.62 mi · 2%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 2%
Millwood Avenue
1.78 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapin
01h 17m from Lakewood
Leave By
1:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Chapin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Lakewood and 75.3 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Chapin

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

34 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

67 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Denmark

95 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

103 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 118.06 mi (190 km).

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#1 Lakewood

Lakewood is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8468300, -80.3500800
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Spoonville Lane (-80.350058, 33.846788)
End: North Church Street (-81.931721, 34.94966)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.53 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.17
10.32 gal · 39.06 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $18.59 $37.17
Mid-grade $4.06 $20.93 $41.86
Premium $4.46 $22.99 $45.98
Diesel $5.72 $29.49 $58.98

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 Lakewood and Spartanburg. The current time is 19:04:04.

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.