How far is Lugoff, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Lugoff, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.23 mi
01h 51m
Flight
86.53 mi
139.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.53 mi
Kilometers
139.25 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.23 mi
Kilometers
190.28 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Wed, Apr 22, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in Lugoff
Wed, Apr 22, 5:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lugoff
2026-04-22T14:15
Arrive Spartanburg
Wed, Apr 22, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lugoff
9:30 PM EDT
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
Prosperity
SC

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

From Lugoff
59 mi
00h 55m
To Spartanburg
59.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridgeway Road

    3184 ft · 1 min · Ridgeway Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    737 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Highway 601 South

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 601 South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West: Columbia

    2618 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.8 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

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

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  11. 11

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lugoff 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
80 mi · 68%
I 20 West
26.3 mi · 22%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 5%
Highway 601 South
2.46 mi · 2%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 2%
Ridgeway Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prosperity
00h 55m from Lugoff
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lugoff and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Prosperity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Lugoff and 59.2 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lugoff and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Prosperity

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

51 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

83 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

91 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

105 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lugoff and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 86.53 mi (139.25 km).

Lugoff

#1 Lugoff

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

Population7,434
Coordinates34.2273700, -80.6892500
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridgeway Road (-80.689233, 34.2273)
End: North Church Street (-81.931721, 34.94966)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.79 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.34 gal · 31.58 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.47 $36.94
Premium $4.78 $19.92 $39.85
Diesel $5.62 $23.45 $46.90

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lugoff and Spartanburg. The current time is 14:15:11.

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.