How far is Spartanburg, SC from Lancaster Mill, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Lancaster Mill, SC is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.83 mi
01h 42m
Flight
66.6 mi
107.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.6 mi
Kilometers
107.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.83 mi
Kilometers
125.26 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lancaster Mill
Mon, Jun 1, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Mon, Jun 1, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-06-01T20:15
Arrive Lancaster Mill
Mon, Jun 1, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Lockhart
SC

City in Union County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Spartanburg
38.9 mi
00h 51m
To Lancaster Mill
39 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph WNW
Destination
61°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Lancaster Mill.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    1232 ft · 49 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Henry Street

    2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    7 mi · 10 min · South Pine Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 176 Bypass

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 176 Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Furman L Fendley Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Springs Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · West Springs Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Forest Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2911 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Jonesville Highway

    43 m · 2 sec · Jonesville Highway

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto J A Cochran Bypass

    3.8 mi · 5 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lancaster Highway

    19.6 mi · 25 min · Lancaster Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    851 ft · 13 sec · Lancaster Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Memorial Park Road

    2144 ft · 47 sec · Memorial Park Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old Landsford Road

    159 m · 20 sec · Old Landsford Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Culp Lansford Road

    825 ft · 36 sec · Culp Lansford Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Culp Lansford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
28.5 mi · 37%
Lancaster Highway
23.6 mi · 30%
South Pine Street
6.98 mi · 9%
Furman L Fendley Highway
5.29 mi · 7%
J A Cochran Bypass
3.83 mi · 5%
Highway 176 Bypass
2.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jonesville Lockhart Highway

Turn straight onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway

28.5 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
66.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
00h 51m from Spartanburg
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spartanburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lancaster Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Lancaster Mill?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Spartanburg and 39 miles from Lancaster Mill.

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

The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spartanburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lancaster Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Lockhart

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

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

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Spartanburg

47 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Gastonia

60 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Charlotte

77 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Greenville

87 mi away
1120 West Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Lancaster Mill. Straight-line distance: 66.6 mi (107.19 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lancaster Mill

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina

Population1,978
Coordinates34.7093100, -80.7947900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Lancaster Mill (-80.79479, 34.70931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.4 L · about $10.89
Round trip
$21.79
5.5 gal · 20.8 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.89 $21.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.78 $13.14 $26.28
Diesel $5.62 $15.47 $30.93

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Lancaster Mill. The current time is 20:15:58.

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.