How far is Spartanburg, SC from Welcome, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Welcome, SC is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Welcome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Welcome.
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Start on North Church Street
759 ft · 31 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Saint John Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard
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Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport
1296 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, SC 20: White Horse Road, Piedmont Highway
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 25: White Horse Road
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 25 North: Greenville
138 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto White Horse Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · White Horse Road
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Turn right onto Welcome Avenue
2082 ft · 59 sec · Welcome Avenue
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Turn right onto Brownwood Drive
964 ft · 42 sec · Brownwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brownwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Welcome.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
22 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spartanburg and Patchy Fog near Welcome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Welcome?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 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 17.5 miles from Spartanburg and 17.5 miles from Welcome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Spartanburg and Patchy Fog near Welcome.
Stop Ideas Near Greer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greer.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Gastonia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Welcome. Straight-line distance: 29.96 mi (48.22 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 Welcome
City in Minnesota
| Population | 6,668 |
| Coordinates | 34.8265100, -82.4390100 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Welcome (-82.43901, 34.82651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
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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