How far is Spartanburg, SC from Loris, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Loris, SC is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Loris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Loris.
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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
78.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
76.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Fayetteville
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
19.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 38: Marion
1573 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 76: Marion, Mullins
2120 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
14.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right
17.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
676 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
61 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 701 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 701 North
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Continue on Broad Street
1 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Duncan Street
157 m · 25 sec · Duncan Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
45 m · 4 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Loris.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 221
Merge slight left
78.8 mi · 01h 26m
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 Sunny near Loris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Loris?
The road trip is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Spartanburg and 118.2 miles from Loris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.82 one way or $65.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Loris.
Stop Ideas Near Lugoff
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 Lugoff.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Loris. Straight-line distance: 183.86 mi (295.89 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 Loris
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,807 |
| Coordinates | 34.0562800, -78.8903000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loris (-78.8903, 34.05628)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.94 | $32.82 | $65.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $36.70 | $73.39 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $40.06 | $80.11 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $48.69 | $97.38 |
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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