How far is Blythewood, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Blythewood, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.42 mi
01h 42m
Flight
74.5 mi
119.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.5 mi
Kilometers
119.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.42 mi
Kilometers
147.12 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Sun, May 31, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Blythewood
Sun, May 31, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blythewood
2026-05-31T00:30
Arrive Spartanburg
Sun, May 31, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blythewood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gayle Mill
SC

Census designated place

From Blythewood
45.7 mi
00h 51m
To Spartanburg
45.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blythewood and Spartanburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blythewood and Spartanburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blythewood Road

    2286 ft · 46 sec · Blythewood Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1949 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    27.2 mi · 29 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 97: Great Falls, Chester

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on SC 97: Great Falls, Chester

    26 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Great Falls Highway

    12.2 mi · 21 min · Great Falls Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Columbia Road

    2843 ft · 51 sec · Columbia Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass

    17.3 mi · 20 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    719 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Jonesville Lockhart Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2911 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Forest Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Furman L Fendley Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 176 Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on South Pine Street

    7 mi · 11 min · South Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Henry Street

    2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    1232 ft · 41 sec · South Church Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blythewood and Spartanburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles F Bolden Freeway
27.2 mi · 30%
J A Cochran Bypass
17.4 mi · 19%
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
13.8 mi · 15%
Great Falls Highway
12.2 mi · 13%
South Pine Street
6.98 mi · 8%
Furman L Fendley Highway
5.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Charles F Bolden Freeway

Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

27.2 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gayle Mill
00h 51m from Blythewood
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Blythewood and Partly Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blythewood to Spartanburg?

The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gayle Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Blythewood and 45.7 miles from Spartanburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Blythewood and Partly Sunny near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Gayle Mill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gayle Mill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gayle Mill.

RAIL

Gastonia

63 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

69 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Charlotte

71 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Camden

76 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blythewood and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 74.5 mi (119.9 km).

Blythewood

#1 Blythewood

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

Population4,531
Coordinates34.2143200, -80.9739800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-80.973916, 34.214304)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.21 L · about $12.79
Round trip
$25.59
6.46 gal · 24.42 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.79 $25.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.31 $28.61
Premium $4.78 $15.43 $30.87
Diesel $5.62 $18.17 $36.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Blythewood and Spartanburg. The current time is 00:30:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.