Origin
Woodruff, SC
Morning in Woodruff on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodruff, 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
28m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodruff, SC
Junior Bastos
Spartanburg, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition between Woodruff and Spartanburg, South Carolina, this 17.1-mile journey is a straightforward commute. Clocking in at approximately 28 minutes, the trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Highway 221, South Church Street, and South Main Street as you move through the Southeast region. With fuel costs estimated at $3, the drive is budget-friendly and requires no overnight stops. Because the distance is so manageable, you have significant flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it fits your plans best.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 221 | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| South Church Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Church Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 221
— 9.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodruff, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on US 221; SC 146
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on US 221
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 221
3
Continue on US 221
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South Church Street
4
Arrive at destination
US 221; SC 56
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Spartanburg, SC
Morning in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
38 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
28m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from the outskirts into the heart of the city. Roughly 57% of your trip involves highway travel, providing a steady pace for the majority of the journey. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 9.8 miles along Highway 221 before the route shifts into local corridors like South Church Street. The character of the road changes noticeably as you move from the open road into the more developed streets of Spartanburg. It is a functional, balanced drive that transitions smoothly from highway speeds to urban navigation.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
4 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Woodruff, SC to Spartanburg, SC is easy. At 28m with 57% 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 Woodruff, SC to Spartanburg, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 28m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woodruff, SC to Spartanburg, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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