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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Fountain Inn.
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Start on North Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Highway 221
9.8 mi · 17 min · Highway 221
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Continue on North Main Street
1537 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 101
838 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 101
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Turn left onto Fountain Inn Road
4 mi · 7 min · Fountain Inn Road
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Continue on State Highway 418
7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 418
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Continue on Gulliver Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Gulliver Street
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Continue on Knight Street
2017 ft · 42 sec · Knight Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
16 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodruff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Fountain Inn. Straight-line distance: 23.4 mi (37.66 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 Fountain Inn
City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,905 |
| Coordinates | 34.6890100, -82.1956700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fountain Inn (-82.19567, 34.68901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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