How far is Spartanburg, SC from Wellford, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Wellford, SC is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Wellford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Wellford.
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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
4.5 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway
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Continue on Spartanburg Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Spartanburg Highway
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Continue on Spartanburg Highway
930 ft · 23 sec · Spartanburg Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spartanburg Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Wellford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Warren H Abernathy Highway
Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.53 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Wellford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Wellford?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saxon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Spartanburg and 5.5 miles from Wellford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Wellford.
Stop Ideas Near Saxon
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
Cowpens Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saxon.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Wellford. Straight-line distance: 9.85 mi (15.85 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 Wellford
City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,774 |
| Coordinates | 34.9509500, -82.1059400 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellford (-82.10594, 34.95095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $3.94 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
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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