How far is Walhalla, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Walhalla, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.7 mi
01h 35m
Flight
65.44 mi
105.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.44 mi
Kilometers
105.31 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.7 mi
Kilometers
126.66 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Walhalla
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walhalla
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walhalla
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
Powdersville
SC

Unincorporated community in Montana, United States

From Walhalla
38.5 mi
00h 47m
To Spartanburg
40.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2283 ft · 57 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Blue Ridge Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bypass 123

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Bypass 123

  4. 4

    Continue on Tiger Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Tiger Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Calhoun Memorial Highway

    18.3 mi · 24 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1547 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    763 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Highway 153

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Highway 153

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 29: Greenville

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford

    39 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Saint John Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    759 ft · 24 sec · North Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
25.7 mi · 33%
Calhoun Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 24%
Bypass 123
7.68 mi · 10%
Blue Ridge Boulevard
6.58 mi · 8%
Highway 153
5.3 mi · 7%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.41 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Merge slight left

25.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powdersville
00h 47m from Walhalla
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walhalla and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Powdersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Walhalla and 40.3 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Powdersville

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

10 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

33 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

80 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walhalla and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 65.44 mi (105.31 km).

Walhalla

#1 Walhalla

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

Population4,460
Coordinates34.7648200, -83.0640400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.064051, 34.76478)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.51 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.56 gal · 21.02 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.31 $24.63
Premium $4.78 $13.28 $26.57
Diesel $5.62 $15.63 $31.27

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Walhalla and Spartanburg. The current time is 22:57:14.

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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.