How far is Winnsboro, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Winnsboro, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.37 mi
01h 28m
Flight
62.08 mi
99.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.08 mi
Kilometers
99.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.37 mi
Kilometers
116.47 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Winnsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winnsboro
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winnsboro
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
Lockhart
SC

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

From Winnsboro
37.3 mi
00h 44m
To Spartanburg
35.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Congress Street

    24.4 mi · 34 min · North Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass

    17.3 mi · 20 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    719 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Jonesville Lockhart Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    2911 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Forest Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Furman L Fendley Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 176 Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on South Pine Street

    7 mi · 11 min · South Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Henry Street

    2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    1232 ft · 41 sec · South Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Congress Street
24.4 mi · 34%
J A Cochran Bypass
17.4 mi · 24%
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
13.8 mi · 19%
South Pine Street
6.98 mi · 10%
Furman L Fendley Highway
5.3 mi · 7%
Highway 176 Bypass
2.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Congress Street

Start on North Congress Street

24.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
00h 44m from Winnsboro
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winnsboro and Clear near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Winnsboro and 35.1 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winnsboro and Clear near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lockhart

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

47 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Gastonia

60 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

77 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Greenville

87 mi away
1120 West Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winnsboro and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 62.08 mi (99.91 km).

Winnsboro

#1 Winnsboro

Town in South Carolina

Population3,130
Coordinates34.3807000, -81.0864800
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: North Congress Street (-81.086559, 34.380681)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.29 $22.59
Premium $4.78 $12.18 $24.37
Diesel $5.62 $14.34 $28.68

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 Winnsboro and Spartanburg. The current time is 02:37:25.

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.