How far is Spartanburg, SC from Conway, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Conway, SC is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.57 mi
03h 42m
Flight
181.55 mi
292.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.55 mi
Kilometers
292.17 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.57 mi
Kilometers
366.24 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sat, May 2, 7:47 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Sat, May 2, 11:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-02T16:04
Arrive Conway
Sat, May 2, 7:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spartanburg
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
Elgin
SC

Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Spartanburg
111.5 mi
01h 51m
To Conway
116.1 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    28.9 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Church Street

    109 m · 20 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    2719 ft · 1 min · Pine Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · 9th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2623 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    141 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
81.3 mi · 36%
I 20 East
79.8 mi · 35%
West Palmetto Street
54.6 mi · 24%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 3%
Pine Street
0.52 mi
Elm Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

79.4 mi · 01h 30m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
181.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
01h 51m from Spartanburg
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Spartanburg and Rain Showers near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Spartanburg and 116.1 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.81 one way or $63.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Spartanburg and Rain Showers near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Elgin

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

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

RAIL

Camden

18 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

30 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

95 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Conway. Straight-line distance: 181.55 mi (292.17 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Conway

City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)
End: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.03 gal
30.4 L · about $31.81
Round trip
$63.61
16.06 gal · 60.8 L
Estimated CO2
71.4 kg one way
Round trip: 142.7 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.81 $63.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.56 $71.13
Premium $4.78 $38.37 $76.73
Diesel $5.62 $45.16 $90.32

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Conway. The current time is 16:04:34.

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.