How far is Spartanburg, SC from Calhoun Falls, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Calhoun Falls, SC is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
91.24 mi
02h 02m
Flight
70.25 mi
113.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.25 mi
Kilometers
113.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.24 mi
Kilometers
146.84 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calhoun Falls
Tue, Apr 14, 1:21 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Tue, Apr 14, 3:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-14T11:18
Arrive Calhoun Falls
Tue, Apr 14, 1:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Cross Hill
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Spartanburg
45.6 mi
01h 01m
To Calhoun Falls
45.6 mi
01h 01m

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
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Calhoun Falls.

  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

    25 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire

    1115 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 72 East

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 72 East

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Springdale Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    2193 ft · 53 sec · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 72 West

    23.8 mi · 31 min · Highway 72 West

  10. 10

    Continue on Reynolds Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Reynolds Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grace Street

    1617 ft · 36 sec · Grace Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cambridge Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Cambridge Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 72

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    24.4 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Cox Avenue

    29 m · 4 sec · North Cox Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on North Cox Avenue

    75 m · 11 sec · North Cox Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cox Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
27.5 mi · 30%
Highway 72 West
23.8 mi · 26%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 7%
Springdale Drive
3.43 mi · 4%
West Cambridge Avenue
1.58 mi · 2%
State Highway 72
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 221

Merge slight left

25 mi · 00h 27m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross Hill
01h 01m from Spartanburg
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Calhoun Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Calhoun Falls?

The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Cross Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Spartanburg and 45.6 miles from Calhoun Falls.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Calhoun Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Cross Hill

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

72 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

73 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

89 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

93 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Calhoun Falls. Straight-line distance: 70.25 mi (113.06 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Calhoun Falls

#2 Calhoun Falls

Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,883
Coordinates34.0923400, -82.5956900
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Calhoun Falls (-82.59569, 34.09234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.19 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.51
6.44 gal · 24.38 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.75 $25.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.26 $28.52
Premium $4.78 $15.39 $30.77
Diesel $5.62 $18.11 $36.22

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 Calhoun Falls. The current time is 11:18:38.

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.