How far is Spartanburg, SC from Fountain Inn, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Fountain Inn, SC is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.64 mi
00h 50m
Flight
23.4 mi
37.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.4 mi
Kilometers
37.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.64 mi
Kilometers
46.09 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fountain Inn
Wed, Jun 3, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Wed, Jun 3, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-06-03T03:22
Arrive Fountain Inn
Wed, Jun 3, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Woodruff
SC

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

From Spartanburg
14.4 mi
00h 25m
To Fountain Inn
14.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Fountain Inn.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 221

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Highway 221

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1537 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 101

    838 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 101

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fountain Inn Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Fountain Inn Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 418

    7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 418

  7. 7

    Continue on Gulliver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Gulliver Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Knight Street

    2017 ft · 42 sec · Knight Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    16 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
9.83 mi · 34%
State Highway 418
7.27 mi · 25%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 21%
Fountain Inn Road
4 mi · 14%
Gulliver Street
0.71 mi · 2%
Knight Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 221

Continue on Highway 221

9.83 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodruff
00h 25m from Spartanburg
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Fountain Inn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Fountain Inn?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Woodruff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Spartanburg and 14.3 miles from Fountain Inn.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Fountain Inn.

Stop Ideas Near Woodruff

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

26 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

37 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

73 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

99 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Fountain Inn. Straight-line distance: 23.4 mi (37.66 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Fountain Inn

#2 Fountain Inn

City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States

Population10,905
Coordinates34.6890100, -82.1956700
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Fountain Inn (-82.19567, 34.68901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$8.00
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.00 $8.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.47 $8.95
Premium $4.78 $4.83 $9.65
Diesel $5.62 $5.68 $11.36

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Fountain Inn. The current time is 03:22:53.

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.