How far is Walterboro, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Walterboro, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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 in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walterboro and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walterboro and Spartanburg.
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Start on the route
2795 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Bells Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Bells Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Florence
2014 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1864 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
116.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 221
2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
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Continue on South Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · South 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 Walterboro and Spartanburg.
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 26 West
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 07m
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 Likely leaving Walterboro and Patchy Fog near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walterboro to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
West Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Walterboro and 90.2 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Walterboro and Patchy Fog near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near West Columbia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Columbia.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walterboro and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 158.79 mi (255.54 km).
#1 Walterboro
City in South Carolina
| Population | 5,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.9051700, -80.6667700 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.15 | $50.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.12 | $56.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.71 | $71.42 |
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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