Origin
City of Mauldin, SC
Morning in City of Mauldin on Sunday
Local time
6:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Mauldin, SC to Fountain Inn, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Mauldin, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Fountain Inn, SC
Mugurel Moscaliuc
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward trip within South Carolina, the 11.1-mile connection from the City of Mauldin to Fountain Inn is an ideal local jaunt. Expect to spend about 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect choice for a one-day outing that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local roads like Old Mill Road, East Butler Road, and Owens Lane, keeping your travel costs low with an estimated fuel budget of just $2. Because the route is entirely contained within the Southeast region, you won't experience any major shifts in climate or terrain. This drive is best suited for those who prefer navigating local streets over high-speed interstate travel. It is a simple, efficient way to move between these two communities without any complex logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Strip Freeway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| US 276 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| McCarter Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Butler Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Mill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Owens Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| McSwain Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Golden Strip Freeway
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Mauldin, SC and Fountain Inn, SC.
1
Start on McSwain Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
McSwain Drive
2
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Mill Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto East Butler Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Butler Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Owens Lane
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Owens Lane
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto US 276
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 276
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 276
7
Merge onto I 385
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 23
Toward SC 418: Fork Shoals, Fountain Inn
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto SC 418
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McCarter Road
10
Turn left onto SC 14
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
SC 14
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Mill Road
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Butler Road
At end of road, turn right onto East Butler Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Owens Lane
Turn left onto Owens Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway
Merge onto I 385 / Golden Strip Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward SC 418: Fork Shoals, Fountain Inn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward SC 418: Fork Shoals, Fountain Inn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fountain Inn, SC
Morning in Fountain Inn on Sunday
Local time
6:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
37 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Forget about monotonous highway cruising on this trip, as the route features a 0% highway share. Instead, you will be tackling a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention on the road rather than the scenery. Your journey relies on a series of local connectors, meaning you will face frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. The road's personality is defined by its local character, demanding a steady hand as you navigate through the transition from Mauldin to Fountain Inn. Because the drive is strictly local, there are no long, high-speed segments to worry about, keeping the pace consistent throughout the entire 15-minute duration.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Golden Strip Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Golden Strip Freeway and US 276. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Old Mill Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Old Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Butler Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Owens Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Fountain Inn, SC
Full guide →Fountain Inn is a suburban city southeast of the city of Greenville in the Upcountry of South Carolina. Fountain Inn is primarily a commuter town of Greenville, but does have a decent collection of restaurants and boutique shops. The population was estimated at 7,800 in 2010.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Golden Strip Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fountain Inn, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Old Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Butler Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Owens Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fountain Inn, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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