How far is Spartanburg, SC from Arial, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Arial, SC is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Arial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Arial.
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Start on North Church Street
759 ft · 31 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Saint John Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard
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Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport
1296 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 153: Easley
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 153
5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 153
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
923 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Gentry Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Gentry Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Rice Road
725 ft · 24 sec · Rice Road
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Turn right onto Arial Street
641 ft · 34 sec · Arial Street
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Turn left onto Cobb Street
607 ft · 27 sec · Cobb Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cobb Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Arial.
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 85 South
Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Arial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Arial?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Mauldin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Spartanburg and 23.9 miles from Arial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Arial.
Stop Ideas Near Mauldin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mauldin.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Arial. Straight-line distance: 40.84 mi (65.72 km).
#1 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arial
Census-designated place in Pickens County, South Carolina
| Population | 2,543 |
| Coordinates | 34.8459500, -82.6415200 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arial (-82.64152, 34.84595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
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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