How far is McColl, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from McColl, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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
158.93 mi
03h 18m
Flight
136.78 mi
220.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.78 mi
Kilometers
220.12 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.93 mi
Kilometers
255.78 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Wed, Jun 3, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in McColl
Wed, Jun 3, 8:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McColl
2026-06-03T13:44
Arrive Spartanburg
Wed, Jun 3, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McColl
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
Lancaster
SC

City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

From McColl
79.3 mi
01h 39m
To Spartanburg
79.5 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Gibson Avenue

    629 ft · 30 sec · East Gibson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1448 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Tatum Avenue

    10 mi · 12 min · West Tatum Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cottingham Boulevard South

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cottingham Boulevard South

  5. 5

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2012 ft · 28 sec · Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Chesterfield Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Chesterfield Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 7 min · East Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    616 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Boulevard

    18.6 mi · 22 min · East Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Mc Gregor Street

    548 ft · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East McGregor Street

    21.9 mi · 25 min · East McGregor Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Chester Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway

    19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    719 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Jonesville Lockhart Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    2911 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Forest Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Furman L Fendley Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 176 Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass

  28. 28

    Continue on South Pine Street

    7 mi · 11 min · South Pine Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Henry Street

    2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    1232 ft · 41 sec · South Church Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McColl 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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Boulevard
24.8 mi · 16%
East McGregor Street
22.1 mi · 14%
Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 13%
J A Cochran Bypass
18.6 mi · 12%
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
13.8 mi · 9%
West Tatum Avenue
9.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East McGregor Street

Continue on East McGregor Street

21.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lancaster
01h 39m from McColl
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McColl and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from McColl and 79.5 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.22 one way or $44.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lancaster

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

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

RAIL

Camden

54 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Charlotte

58 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

71 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McColl and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 136.78 mi (220.12 km).

McColl

#1 McColl

Town in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,943
Coordinates34.6687700, -79.5453300
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: McColl (-79.54533, 34.66877)
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.23 L · about $22.22
Round trip
$44.44
11.22 gal · 42.46 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.22 $44.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.85 $49.69
Premium $4.78 $26.80 $53.61
Diesel $5.62 $31.55 $63.10

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between McColl and Spartanburg. The current time is 13:44:08.

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.