How far is Spartanburg, SC from Jackson, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Jackson, SC is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.76 mi
04h 55m
Flight
185.52 mi
298.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.52 mi
Kilometers
298.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.76 mi
Kilometers
374.59 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Jun 3, 7:32 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Thu, Jun 4, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-06-03T14:36
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Jun 3, 7:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 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
Eastover
SC

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

From Spartanburg
116.3 mi
02h 27m
To Jackson
116.4 mi
02h 27m

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
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Huger Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 40 sec · Society Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Society Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Highmarket Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street

    860 ft · 15 sec · Church Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Fraser Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · North Fraser Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Exodus Drive

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Exodus Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Jackson Village Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Jackson Village Road

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson Village Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Jackson Village Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Bogg Lane

    40 m · 6 sec · Bogg Lane

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bogg Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
81.9 mi · 35%
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 16%
US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 12%
Manning Road
15.1 mi · 7%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 6%
North Fraser Street
11.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Highway 221

Merge slight left

79.4 mi · 01h 27m

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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
185.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastover
02h 27m from Spartanburg
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Spartanburg and 116.4 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.52 one way or $65.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Eastover

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

35 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

74 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

83 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 185.52 mi (298.56 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Jackson

Town in Aiken County, South Carolina

Population1,815
Coordinates33.4993400, -79.1989400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Jackson (-79.19894, 33.49934)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.09 L · about $32.52
Round trip
$65.04
16.42 gal · 62.18 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.52 $65.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.36 $72.72
Premium $4.78 $39.23 $78.45
Diesel $5.62 $46.17 $92.35

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 Jackson. The current time is 14:36:48.

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.