How far is Valley Falls, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Valley Falls, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Falls and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls and Spartanburg.
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Start on Lolo Road
884 ft · 41 sec · Lolo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Street
836 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Valley Falls Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Falls Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 585 South, US 176 East: Spartanburg
822 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pine Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Pine Street
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 9 North, US 221: Boiling Springs Road, Church Street, Whitney Road
976 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto North Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Church Street
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Turn right
8 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Church Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Falls and Spartanburg.
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.
North Pine Street
Merge slight left onto North Pine Street
2.2 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Valley Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Falls to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 3.1 miles from Valley Falls and 3.5 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Valley Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Saxon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Pacolet Town Hall
Chesnee City Hall
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 Valley Falls and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 5.19 mi (8.35 km).
#1 Valley Falls
Valley Falls is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0159500, -81.9748300 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Church Street (-81.931721, 34.94966)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $3.63 | $0.83 | $1.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
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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