Origin
Spartanburg, SC
Morning in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spartanburg, 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
50m
Distance
28.6 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 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spartanburg, SC
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Fountain Inn, SC
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Trip Overview
This 28.6-mile drive from Spartanburg, SC to Fountain Inn, SC is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 50 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4, making it an economical option. You'll primarily navigate on Highway 221 and State Highway 418, with a good portion of the drive on main roads. The mixed drive profile suggests you'll experience a variety of road types, so prepare for a dynamic journey within the Southeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 221 | 9.8 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 418 | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| North 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 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and Fountain Inn, SC.
1
Start on US 221; SC 56
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Church Street
2
Continue on US 221
9.8 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 221
3
Continue on US 221
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto SC 101; SC 146
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Highway 101
5
Turn left onto SC 418
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Fountain Inn Road
6
Continue on SC 418
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 418
7
Continue on Gulliver Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gulliver Street
8
Continue on SC 418
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Knight Street
9
Turn right onto SC 14
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
SC 14
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 16.1 and 28.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101
Turn right onto SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101
Navigation decision point
4
16.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
SC 418 / Fountain Inn Road
Turn left onto SC 418 / Fountain Inn Road
Navigation decision point
4
28.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
SC 14 / South Main Street
Turn right onto SC 14 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.47 one way
$8.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
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 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
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
Fountain Inn, SC
Morning in Fountain Inn on Sunday
Local time
6:32 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
50m 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?
The road character on this 28.6-mile route is a mixed drive, with about 60% of the journey utilizing highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 9.8 miles on Highway 221, offering a good opportunity to settle in. As you transition to State Highway 418 and then North Church Street, expect the road to evolve, potentially offering a blend of faster sections and more local road characteristics. This variety means you won't be stuck on one type of pavement for the entire 50-minute duration.
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 around 16.1 miles in near SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Fountain Inn, SC is easy. At 50m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.1 miles (SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (SC 418 / Fountain Inn Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (SC 14 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
861 ft
613 ft
Total Climb
403 ft
Total Descent
346 ft
Highest Point
861 ft
~28.6 mi in
Elevation Range
248 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Spartanburg, SC
Full guide →Spartanburg is both a county and city in Upcountry South Carolina.
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 50m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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: at 16.1 miles (SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (SC 418 / Fountain Inn Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (SC 14 / South 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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