How far is Sugar Creek Villas, SC from Fountain Inn, SC?

The driving distance from Sugar Creek Villas, SC to Fountain Inn, SC is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.77 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.55 mi
23.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.55 mi
Kilometers
23.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.77 mi
Kilometers
31.81 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fountain Inn
Fri, Nov 6, 4:41 PM EST
Return by in Sugar Creek Villas
Fri, Nov 6, 5:07 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Creek Villas
2026-11-06T16:15
Arrive Fountain Inn
Fri, Nov 6, 4:41 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Creek Villas
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mauldin
SC

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

From Sugar Creek Villas
10.9 mi
00h 13m
To Fountain Inn
8.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sugar Creek Villas and Fountain Inn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Creek Villas and Fountain Inn.

  1. 1

    Start on Briar Creek Road

    88 m · 18 sec · Briar Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    109 m · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sugar Creek Road

    85 m · 18 sec · Sugar Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Spartanburg Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spartanburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Spartanburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Spartanburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East North Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East North Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Haywood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Haywood Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 385 South: Columbia

    1095 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fork Shoals, Fountain Inn

    1594 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · McCarter Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    16 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Creek Villas and Fountain Inn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
8.12 mi · 41%
I 385 South
7.34 mi · 37%
Old Spartanburg Road
2.23 mi · 11%
Haywood Road
1.5 mi · 8%
East North Street
1.25 mi · 6%
McCarter Road
0.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

8.12 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauldin
00h 13m from Sugar Creek Villas
Leave By
7:38 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Sugar Creek Villas and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fountain Inn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sugar Creek Villas to Fountain Inn?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Mauldin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Sugar Creek Villas and 8.9 miles from Fountain Inn.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Sugar Creek Villas and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fountain Inn.

Stop Ideas Near Mauldin

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 Mauldin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 10.7 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 10.6 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 10.6 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 Mauldin.

RAIL

Greenville

13 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

39 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

49 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

96 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Creek Villas and Fountain Inn. Straight-line distance: 14.55 mi (23.42 km).

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#1 Sugar Creek Villas

Sugar Creek Villas is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.8890100, -82.2762300
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Fountain Inn

#2 Fountain Inn

City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States

Population10,905
Coordinates34.6890100, -82.1956700
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Briar Creek Road (-82.276565, 34.889037)
End: South Main Street (-82.195637, 34.689032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.52
Round trip
$5.04
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $2.52 $5.04
Mid-grade $4.06 $2.84 $5.68
Premium $4.46 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.72 $4.00 $8.00

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Creek Villas and Fountain Inn. The current time is 16:15:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.