Origin
Kiawah Island, SC
Morning in Kiawah Island on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kiawah Island, SC to Spartanburg, SC
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Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
225.9 mi
364 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 28m
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6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 34m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Kiawah Island, SC to Spartanburg, SC covers 225.9 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Turtle Point Lane, Green Dolphin Way, Kiawah Island Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.9 miles from Kiawah Island, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 41m drive with frequent turns across 225.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Turtle Point Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kiawah Island, SC to Spartanburg, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Point Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Green Dolphin Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kiawah Island Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Betsy Kerrison Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bohicket Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bees Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glenn McConnell Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Turtle Point Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiawah Island, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on the route
102 ft
·
9 sec
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the route
2
Turn right
282 ft
·
21 sec
3
Continue on Turtle Point Lane
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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Turtle Point Lane
4
Turn right onto Green Dolphin Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Green Dolphin Way
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kiawah Island Parkway
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Kiawah Island Parkway
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Betsy Kerrison Parkway
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Betsy Kerrison Parkway
7
Exit the roundabout onto Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Betsy Kerrison Parkway
8
Continue on Bohicket Road
7.3 mi
·
17 min
·
Bohicket Road
9
Continue on Main Road
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Main Road
10
Turn right onto Bees Ferry Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Bees Ferry Road
11
Turn right onto Glenn McConnell Parkway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenn McConnell Parkway
12
Continue on Paul Cantrell Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Paul Cantrell Boulevard
13
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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Mark Clark Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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I 26: Charleston, Columbia
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 26 West: Columbia
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 26 West: Columbia
17
Merge slight left
160 mi
·
2 hr 55 min
18
Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
24 mi
·
25 min
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Spartanburg
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
20
Turn straight onto Highway 221
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Highway 221
21
Continue on South Church Street
6.0 mi
·
10 min
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South Church Street
22
Arrive at your destination
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 112.9 miles from Kiawah Island, SC, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.9 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 51m
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 Kiawah Island, 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 Kiawah Island, SC
This is one driving day of about 225.9 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kiawah Island, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.9 mi from Kiawah Island, SC · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 112.9 miles from Kiawah Island, 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
$36.15 one way
$72.31 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $39.39 | $78.78 |
| premium | $4.78 | $42.49 | $84.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.19 | $100.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.72 | $10.84 |
| Efficient EV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.77 | $9.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.4 | 1 | $31.63 | $14.46 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
13 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
4h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kiawah Island, SC to Spartanburg, SC covers 225.9 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Turtle Point Lane, Green Dolphin Way, Kiawah Island Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.9 miles from Kiawah Island, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.15 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kiawah Island, SC to Spartanburg, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kiawah Island, SC to Spartanburg, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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