Origin
Duncan, SC
Late night in Duncan on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duncan, SC to Spartanburg, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duncan, SC
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Spartanburg, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion within the Southeast, the 13.3-mile journey from Duncan to Spartanburg is a straightforward local transit. Expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Warren H Abernathy Highway, W O Ezell Boulevard, and Spartanburg Highway. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, this commute is exceptionally budget-friendly. Because both cities are located within South Carolina, you will remain in the same region throughout the entire duration of your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren H Abernathy Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| W O Ezell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Spartanburg Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Spartanburg Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| West Saint John Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old Spartanburg Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Warren H Abernathy Highway
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duncan, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on South Spencer Street
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Spencer Street
2
Turn right onto SC 292
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Spartanburg Road
3
Continue on Old Spartanburg Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Spartanburg Highway
4
Turn left onto Astor Street
303 ft
·
9 sec
·
Astor Street
5
Turn right onto US 29
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Spartanburg Highway
6
Continue on US 29
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Warren H Abernathy Highway
7
Continue on US 29
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
W O Ezell Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 29
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
9
Turn left onto US 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint John Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 221; SC 56
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Church Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 221; SC 56
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 292 / Spartanburg Road
Turn right onto SC 292 / Spartanburg Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Astor Street
Turn left onto Astor Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 29 / Spartanburg Highway
Turn right onto US 29 / Spartanburg Highway
Navigation decision point
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 29 / West Saint John Street
Turn left onto US 29 / West Saint John Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 221; SC 56 / North Church Street
Turn right onto US 221; SC 56 / North Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Spartanburg, SC
Late night in Spartanburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than cruising on autopilot. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate monotony; instead, you will experience the flow of local surface roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.6-mile segment on Warren H Abernathy Highway. The road’s personality is defined by these frequent transitions rather than long, open-road stretches. Expect a steady, hands-on driving experience as you navigate the connectors between these two South Carolina hubs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Warren H Abernathy Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 292 / Spartanburg Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 292 / Spartanburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Astor Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 29 / Spartanburg Highway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Spartanburg, SC
Full guide →Spartanburg is both a county and city in Upcountry South Carolina.
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 25m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on Warren H Abernathy Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (SC 292 / Spartanburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Astor Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 29 / Spartanburg Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spartanburg, 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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