How far is Spartanburg, SC from Bishopville, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Bishopville, SC is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
142.36 mi
02h 44m
Flight
108.29 mi
174.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.29 mi
Kilometers
174.27 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.36 mi
Kilometers
229.11 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bishopville
Tue, Apr 14, 2:04 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Tue, Apr 14, 4:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-14T11:19
Arrive Bishopville
Tue, Apr 14, 2:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spartanburg
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
Chapin
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA

From Spartanburg
71.1 mi
01h 22m
To Bishopville
71.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 221

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  3. 3

    Turn left

    843 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    51.9 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Sumter, Bishopville

    923 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sumter Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sumter Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Bishopville.

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
81.3 mi · 57%
I 20 East
52.2 mi · 37%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 4%
Sumter Highway
1.79 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.77 mi · 1%
US 15
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 221

Merge slight left

78.8 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
108.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapin
01h 22m from Spartanburg
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Bishopville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Chapin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Spartanburg and 71.2 miles from Bishopville.

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

The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chapin

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

34 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

67 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

95 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

103 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Bishopville. Straight-line distance: 108.29 mi (174.27 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Bishopville

#2 Bishopville

City in Lee County, South Carolina

Population2,948
Coordinates34.2182100, -80.2484100
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Bishopville (-80.24841, 34.21821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.02 L · about $19.88
Round trip
$39.77
10.04 gal · 38.04 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.88 $39.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.23 $44.47
Premium $4.78 $23.99 $47.97
Diesel $5.62 $28.23 $56.46

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Bishopville. The current time is 11:19:09.

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.