Monroe, North Carolina to Spartanburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.3 miles 126 km · straight line
97.9 miles estimated 157.5 km · driving distance
1h 58min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
269° W bearing direction

How far is Monroe, North Carolina from Spartanburg?

The distance from Monroe, North Carolina to Spartanburg is 78.3 miles (126 km) as the crow flies. Spartanburg is located W of Monroe, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 97.9 miles, taking about 1h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Monroe, North Carolina in North Carolina and Spartanburg in South Carolina.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Monroe, North Carolina 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 Monroe, North Carolina to Spartanburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 58min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 22min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 52min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monroe, North Carolina & Spartanburg

Quick Facts

Monroe, North Carolina
34.99°N, 80.55°W
America/New_York
180m 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 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 318.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients