How far is Whitmire, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Whitmire, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.4 mi
00h 59m
Flight
35.83 mi
57.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.83 mi
Kilometers
57.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.4 mi
Kilometers
77.9 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Mon, May 4, 5:36 PM EDT
Return by in Whitmire
Mon, May 4, 6:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitmire
2026-05-04T16:37
Arrive Spartanburg
Mon, May 4, 5:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitmire
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
Clinton
SC

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

From Whitmire
24.2 mi
00h 29m
To Spartanburg
24.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 72

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 72

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  8. 8

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitmire 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
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 72
38.9 mi · 80%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 12%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 5%
Church Street
0.94 mi · 2%
US 221
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 72

Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

23.5 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 29m from Whitmire
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitmire and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Whitmire and 24.2 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

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Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

65 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

91 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

94 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitmire and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 35.83 mi (57.66 km).

Whitmire

#1 Whitmire

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

Population1,449
Coordinates34.5029100, -81.6114900
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitmire (-81.61149, 34.50291)
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.55
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.77 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.78 $8.17 $16.34
Diesel $5.62 $9.62 $19.23

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitmire and Spartanburg. The current time is 16:37:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.