How far is Spartanburg, SC from Mount Pleasant, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
205.93 mi
03h 07m
Flight
190.45 mi
306.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.45 mi
Kilometers
306.5 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.93 mi
Kilometers
331.42 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Wed, May 13, 8:33 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Wed, May 13, 11:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-13T17:25
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Wed, May 13, 8:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:46 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
Gaston
SC

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

From Spartanburg
103.3 mi
01h 33m
To Mount Pleasant
102.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Mount Pleasant.

  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 right to continue on Charleston

    102.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 13 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
103 mi · 50%
Highway 221
81.9 mi · 40%
Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 6%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 3%
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 1%
Rivers Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

103 mi · 01h 53m

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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
190.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 33m from Spartanburg
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Spartanburg and 102.7 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.80 one way or $57.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 190.45 mi (306.5 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population92,799
Coordinates32.7940700, -79.8625900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)
End: (-79.862568, 32.79411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.51 L · about $28.80
Round trip
$57.59
14.54 gal · 55.02 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.80 $57.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.20 $64.40
Premium $4.78 $34.74 $69.47
Diesel $5.62 $40.89 $81.77

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 17:25:41.

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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.