How far is Spartanburg, SC from Jackson, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Jackson, SC is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
25 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire
1115 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 72 East
1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 72 East
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Turn left onto Springdale Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
2193 ft · 53 sec · South Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 72 West
22.9 mi · 30 min · Highway 72 West
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Turn left onto Kateway
1.1 km · 2 min · Kateway
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Turn right onto North Emerald Road
3036 ft · 1 min · North Emerald Road
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Highway 25 South
2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South
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Continue on Warren Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Warren Road
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Continue on Epworth Camp Road East
1745 ft · 27 sec · Epworth Camp Road East
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Continue on McFerrin Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · McFerrin Road
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Continue on Greenwood Highway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Greenwood Highway
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Continue on Sleepy Creek Road
18.1 mi · 25 min · Sleepy Creek Road
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Turn right onto Bauskett Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · Bauskett Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Turn right onto Edgefield Road
14.1 mi · 20 min · Edgefield Road
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Turn left
1704 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit right
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Parkway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Palmetto Parkway
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Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
871 ft · 12 sec · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 28
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
100 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Sand Bar Ferry Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Sand Bar Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Beech Island Avenue
757 ft · 17 sec · Beech Island Avenue
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Turn right onto Atomic Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · Atomic Road
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Turn right onto North Silverton Street
2572 ft · 1 min · North Silverton Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
111 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Goforth Street
22 m · 3 sec · Goforth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goforth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Jackson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Highway 221
Merge slight left
25 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Mostly 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 138.3 miles (222.6 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Spartanburg and 69.1 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
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 Greenwood.
Greenville
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Spartanburg
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 112.52 mi (181.08 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 Jackson
Town in Aiken County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,762 |
| Coordinates | 33.3254200, -81.7878900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-81.78789, 33.32542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.61 | $43.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
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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