Origin
Dillon, SC
Afternoon in Dillon on Sunday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dillon, SC to Spartanburg, SC
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
175.3 mi
282 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dillon, SC
Franco Monsalvo
Spartanburg, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dillon, SC to Spartanburg, SC covers 175.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Radford Boulevard, East Boulevard, East McGregor Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.8 miles on Radford Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.7 miles from Dillon, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 175.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Radford Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 25.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near SC 9 / Radford Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 175.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (SC 9 / Radford Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 104 miles (SC 9 / Lancaster Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.6 miles (US 176 / Furman L Fendley Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SC 9 / Radford Boulevard
Turn left onto SC 9 / Radford Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
104 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
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SC 9 / Lancaster Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 9 / Lancaster Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
158.6 mi into trip
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~3h 11m in
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US 176 / Furman L Fendley Highway
Turn right onto US 176 / Furman L Fendley Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
173.2 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
|
Forest Avenue
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
173.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 32m in
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SC 56 / Union Street
Turn right onto SC 56 / Union Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Radford Boulevard | 25.8 mi | 31m |
| East Boulevard | 24.8 mi | 28m |
| East McGregor Street | 21.9 mi | 24m |
| Lancaster Highway | 19.9 mi | 25m |
| US 321 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Jonesville Lockhart Highway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| SC 9 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| South Pine Street | 7 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Radford Boulevard
— 25.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dillon, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on US 301; US 501
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 301; US 501
2
Turn left onto SC 9
26 mi
·
31 min
·
Radford Boulevard
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto SC 9; SC 38
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cottingham Boulevard South
4
Turn left onto SC 9
13 mi
·
14 min
·
SC 9
5
Turn left onto US 1 Truck; US 52 Truck
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Front Street
6
Turn right onto Market Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
7
Continue on SC 9
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Chesterfield Highway
8
Continue on SC 9
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Boulevard
Use the left / none lanes.
9
Continue on SC 9
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Turn straight onto SC 9
19 mi
·
21 min
·
East Boulevard
11
Continue on SC 9
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
McGregor Street
12
Continue on SC 9
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
East Mc Gregor Street
13
Continue on SC 9
22 mi
·
24 min
·
East McGregor Street
14
Take the exit onto SC 9
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SC 9
15
Merge onto US 521; SC 9
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
16
Continue on SC 9
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Highway
17
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 9
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Lancaster Highway
Use the none lane.
18
Turn left onto SC 9; SC 72; SC 121; SC 97
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
J A Cochran Bypass
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on US 321; SC 9
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 321; SC 9
20
Continue on SC 9; SC 49
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
SC 9; SC 49
21
Continue on SC 9, SC 49
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
22
Merge onto SC 9; SC 18
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Jonesville Highway
23
Continue on SC 9; SC 18
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
24
Turn left onto S-44-12
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Street
25
Turn right onto US 176
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Furman L Fendley Highway
Use the none lane.
26
Continue on US 176
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 176 Bypass
27
Continue on US 176
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South Pine Street
Use the none lane.
28
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Forest Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto SC 56
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Street
Use the none lane.
30
Turn left onto SC 56
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Henry Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn right onto US 221; SC 56
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Church Street
32
Arrive at destination
US 221; SC 56
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.7 miles from Dillon, SC, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.7 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spartanburg, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dillon, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dillon, SC
This is one driving day of about 175.3 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dillon, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Radford Boulevard for about 25.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.7 mi from Dillon, SC · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.7 miles from Dillon, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spartanburg, SC
The final approach into Spartanburg, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Spartanburg, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.05 one way
$56.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $30.57 | $61.13 |
| premium | $4.78 | $32.98 | $65.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.95 | $77.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.41 | $8.41 |
| Efficient EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.34 | $7.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.54 | $11.22 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
26 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
3h 37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dillon, SC to Spartanburg, SC covers 175.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Radford Boulevard, East Boulevard, East McGregor Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.7 miles from Dillon, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 175.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (SC 9 / Radford Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 104 miles (SC 9 / Lancaster Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.6 miles (US 176 / Furman L Fendley Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dillon, SC to Spartanburg, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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