How far is Spartanburg, SC from Elgin, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Elgin, SC is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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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 02h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Elgin.
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Start on North Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Highway 221
2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
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Turn left
843 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
78.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Two Notch Road
1558 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Two Notch Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Two Notch Road
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Turn straight onto Two Notch Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Two Notch Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ross Street
135 m · 22 sec · Ross Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
98 m · 14 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Elgin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Elgin?
The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Spartanburg and 54.8 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spartanburg and Chance Rain Showers near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 84.17 mi (135.46 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 Elgin
Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,585 |
| Coordinates | 34.1709800, -80.7942500 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elgin (-80.79425, 34.17098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.49 | $36.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.76 | $43.53 |
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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