How far is Spartanburg, SC from Powdersville, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Powdersville, SC is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.57 mi
00h 52m
Flight
33.61 mi
54.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.61 mi
Kilometers
54.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.57 mi
Kilometers
58.85 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powdersville
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Tue, May 12, 10:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-12T21:00
Arrive Powdersville
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Greer
SC

City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina

From Spartanburg
18.3 mi
00h 26m
To Powdersville
18.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    759 ft · 31 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Saint John Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport

    1296 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 153: Easley

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 153

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 153

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 153

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
25.6 mi · 70%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.56 mi · 12%
W O Ezell Boulevard
2.72 mi · 7%
Highway 153
2.06 mi · 6%
West Saint John Street
0.78 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

25.3 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greer
00h 26m from Spartanburg
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Powdersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Greer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Spartanburg and 18.3 miles from Powdersville.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Powdersville.

Stop Ideas Near Greer

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greer and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greer.

RAIL

Greenville

19 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

27 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

62 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

103 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Powdersville. Straight-line distance: 33.61 mi (54.09 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 Powdersville

Unincorporated community in Montana, United States

Population7,618
Coordinates34.7917800, -82.4929100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Powdersville (-82.49291, 34.79178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.71 $11.43
Premium $4.78 $6.16 $12.33
Diesel $5.62 $7.25 $14.51

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 Powdersville. The current time is 21:00:39.

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.