How far is Spartanburg, SC from Springdale, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Springdale, SC is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
93.68 mi
01h 51m
Flight
82.95 mi
133.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.95 mi
Kilometers
133.49 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.68 mi
Kilometers
150.76 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Mon, May 4, 7:40 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Mon, May 4, 9:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-04T17:48
Arrive Springdale
Mon, May 4, 7:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Smyrna
SC

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

From Spartanburg
46.9 mi
00h 55m
To Springdale
46.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Lexington

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    38 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Woodside Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Woodside Parkway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilton Road

    551 ft · 20 sec · Wilton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rainbow Drive

    3237 ft · 2 min · Rainbow Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Platt Springs Road

    2586 ft · 51 sec · Platt Springs Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pinedale Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Pinedale Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pinedale Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
81.9 mi · 87%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 6%
Charleston
3.35 mi · 4%
South Woodside Parkway
0.84 mi · 1%
Rainbow Drive
0.61 mi · 1%
Platt Springs Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 221

Merge slight left

79.4 mi · 01h 27m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
00h 55m from Spartanburg
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Spartanburg and 46.8 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Springdale.

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

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

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Columbia

69 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

78 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

92 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Camden

99 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 82.95 mi (133.49 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 Springdale

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

Population2,636
Coordinates33.9593200, -81.1089800
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Springdale (-81.10898, 33.95932)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.51 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.14
6.6 gal · 25.02 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.07 $26.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.62 $29.23
Premium $4.78 $15.77 $31.53
Diesel $5.62 $18.56 $37.12

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Springdale. The current time is 17:48:59.

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.