How far is Powdersville, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Powdersville, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.48 mi
00h 45m
Flight
33.61 mi
54.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.61 mi
Kilometers
54.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.48 mi
Kilometers
65.15 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Tue, May 12, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in Powdersville
Tue, May 12, 9:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Powdersville
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Spartanburg
Tue, May 12, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Powdersville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Greer
SC

City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina

From Powdersville
18.3 mi
00h 22m
To Spartanburg
22.2 mi
00h 22m

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
6 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 Powdersville and Spartanburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 153

    15 m · 10 sec · Highway 153

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 153

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 153

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 29: Greenville

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford

    39 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Saint John Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    759 ft · 24 sec · North 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 Powdersville 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
25.7 mi · 63%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.41 mi · 11%
W O Ezell Boulevard
2.69 mi · 7%
Highway 153
2.13 mi · 5%
West Saint John Street
0.78 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Merge slight left

25.4 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greer
00h 22m from Powdersville
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Powdersville and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Powdersville and 22.2 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greer

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greer and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greer.

RAIL

Greenville

19 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

27 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

62 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

103 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Powdersville and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 33.61 mi (54.09 km).

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#1 Powdersville

Unincorporated community in Montana, United States

Population7,618
Coordinates34.7917800, -82.4929100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: SC 153 (-82.492897, 34.791809)
End: North Church Street (-81.931721, 34.94966)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.66
Round trip
$11.33
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.66 $11.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.33 $12.67
Premium $4.78 $6.83 $13.67
Diesel $5.62 $8.04 $16.08

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Powdersville and Spartanburg. The current time is 20:17:15.

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.