Akron to Spartanburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

424.3 miles 682.8 km · straight line
509.2 miles estimated 819.4 km · driving distance
10h 15min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Akron from Spartanburg?

The distance from Akron to Spartanburg is 424.3 miles (682.8 km) as the crow flies. Spartanburg is located S of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 509.2 miles, taking about 10h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Spartanburg in South Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Spartanburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Spartanburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 15min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 18min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 44min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Spartanburg

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Spartanburg
34.95°N, 81.93°W
America/New_York
246m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients