Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.1 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Woodruff, SC
Junior Bastos
Spartanburg, SC to Woodruff, SC is 17.1 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Highway 221, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Southeast region and South Carolina, making it a straightforward hop. Given the short distance and duration, it's ideal for a quick errand, a lunch break drive, or an easy connection between two points without much commitment. You'll find it's a practical option if you're looking for minimal travel time and a simple route.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 221 | 9.8 mi | 16m |
| North Church Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and Woodruff, SC.
Start on US 221; SC 56
Continue on US 221
Continue on US 221
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $2.88 | $5.75 |
| premium | $4.64 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Spartanburg on Friday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Woodruff on Friday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 58% of the 17.1 miles spent on highways. You'll encounter a stretch of 9.8 miles on Highway 221 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to see more exits and merges as you navigate this section of the route. The transition from highway to surface street driving is noticeable.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Woodruff, SC is easy. At 30m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spartanburg, SC to Woodruff, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
400 ft
Total Descent
417 ft
Highest Point
805 ft
Elevation Range
219 ft
Founded 1831
Spartanburg is both a county and city in Upcountry South Carolina.
Top landmarks
Founded 1787
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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