Owensboro to Spartanburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

348 miles 560.1 km · straight line
417.6 miles estimated 672.1 km · driving distance
8h 24min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Owensboro from Spartanburg?

The distance from Owensboro to Spartanburg is 348 miles (560.1 km) as the crow flies. Spartanburg is located ESE of Owensboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 417.6 miles, taking about 8h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Owensboro in Kentucky 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Owensboro 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 Owensboro to Spartanburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 24min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 5min $33–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 59min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Owensboro & Spartanburg

Quick Facts

Owensboro
37.77°N, 87.11°W
America/Chicago
120m 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 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients