How far is Mullins, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Mullins, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.89 mi
03h 15m
Flight
160.75 mi
258.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.75 mi
Kilometers
258.71 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.89 mi
Kilometers
332.95 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Tue, May 12, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Mullins
Wed, May 13, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mullins
2026-05-12T19:41
Arrive Spartanburg
Tue, May 12, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mullins
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
Woodfield
SC

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

From Mullins
103.5 mi
01h 37m
To Spartanburg
103.3 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2032 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McIntyre Street

    1 km · 53 sec · West McIntyre Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Highway 76

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East Highway 76

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1173 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2358 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Columbia

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

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

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  16. 16

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mullins 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
80 mi · 39%
I 20 West
76.3 mi · 37%
East Highway 76
40.8 mi · 20%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 3%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 1%
West McIntyre Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
160.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodfield
01h 37m from Mullins
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mullins and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Woodfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Mullins and 103.3 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodfield

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

12 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

35 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

84 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Florence

109 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mullins and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 160.75 mi (258.71 km).

Mullins

#1 Mullins

City in Marion County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,139
Coordinates34.2057200, -79.2544900
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-79.25457, 34.205708)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.63 L · about $28.92
Round trip
$57.83
14.6 gal · 55.26 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.92 $57.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.33 $64.66
Premium $4.78 $34.88 $69.76
Diesel $5.62 $41.06 $82.11

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Mullins and Spartanburg. The current time is 19:41:26.

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.