How far is Loris, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Loris, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loris and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loris and Spartanburg.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
159 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3251 ft · 57 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on US Highway 701 North
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 701 North
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Take the ramp slight right
1432 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 22 min
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Merge slight right onto Highway 76
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 76
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Continue on South Nichols Street
2830 ft · 1 min · South Nichols Street
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Continue on Mullins Street
1 km · 2 min · Mullins Street
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Continue on East Highway 76
5.9 mi · 8 min · East Highway 76
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Continue on East McIntyre Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East McIntyre Street
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Continue on East Highway 76
4.7 mi · 7 min · East Highway 76
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Take the exit slight right
1173 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
2358 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Columbia
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
75.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 1 hr
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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 Loris 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.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
75.4 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Loris and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loris to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.8 miles from Loris and 118.1 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 7:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.74 one way or $65.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loris and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lugoff
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 Lugoff.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loris and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 183.86 mi (295.89 km).
#1 Loris
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,807 |
| Coordinates | 34.0562800, -78.8903000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.94 | $32.74 | $65.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $36.61 | $73.22 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $39.96 | $79.92 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $48.57 | $97.14 |
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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