Origin
Fountain Inn, SC
Morning in Fountain Inn on Sunday
Local time
10:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fountain Inn, SC to Spartanburg, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fountain Inn, SC
Mugurel Moscaliuc
Spartanburg, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Fountain Inn to Spartanburg, you are looking at a manageable 28.7-mile drive that typically takes about 40 minutes. Because of the short distance, this is a straightforward day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Knight Street, Gulliver Street, and Highway 418 to reach your destination within the Southeast region. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route to traverse. This drive is ideal for those who prefer keeping travel time minimal while staying entirely within South Carolina.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 221 | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 418 | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| South Church Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| Fountain Inn Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Gulliver Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Knight Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 101 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 221
— 9.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Inn, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on SC 14
51 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto SC 418
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Knight Street
3
Continue on SC 418
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gulliver Street
4
Continue on SC 418
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 418
5
Continue on SC 418
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Fountain Inn Road
6
Turn right onto SC 101; SC 146
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Highway 101
7
Turn left onto US 221
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on US 221
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 221
9
Continue on US 221
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South Church Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 221; SC 56
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 418 / Knight Street
Turn left onto SC 418 / Knight Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101
Turn right onto SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101
Navigation decision point
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 221 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 221 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
10:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
WSW 12 mph
0% chance
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
39 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will spend your time navigating local roads, which requires your full attention behind the wheel as you transition between intersections. Since there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the journey feels more like an active commute through the local landscape. The character of the road remains consistent throughout the entire 40-minute duration, favoring a steady, localized pace over rapid travel.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Highway 221.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 418 / Knight Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fountain Inn, SC to Spartanburg, SC is easy. At 49m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 418 / Knight Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (US 221 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
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 49m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Highway 221. 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: near the start (SC 418 / Knight Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (US 221 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Cowpens National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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