How far is Cayce, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Cayce, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.96 mi
01h 33m
Flight
83.73 mi
134.75 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Cayce.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.73 mi
Kilometers
134.75 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.96 mi
Kilometers
152.82 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Mon, May 4, 3:41 PM EDT
Return by in Cayce
Mon, May 4, 5:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cayce
2026-05-04T14:07
Arrive Spartanburg
Mon, May 4, 3:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cayce
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
Smyrna
SC

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

From Cayce
47.4 mi
00h 46m
To Spartanburg
47.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Middleton Street

    50 m · 8 sec · Middleton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glenn Street

    2479 ft · 2 min · Glenn Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Airport Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 26 West: Spartanburg

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  9. 9

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cayce 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
84.7 mi · 89%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 6%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 2%
Airport Boulevard
0.97 mi · 1%
Glenn Street
0.47 mi
US 221
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

61 mi · 01h 07m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
83.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
00h 46m from Cayce
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cayce and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Cayce and 47.5 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cayce and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smyrna, 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 Smyrna.

RAIL

Columbia

69 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

78 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

92 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Camden

99 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cayce and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 83.73 mi (134.75 km).

Cayce

#1 Cayce

City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States

Population13,994
Coordinates33.9657100, -81.0739800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Middleton Street (-81.074078, 33.965697)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.68 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.54
6.7 gal · 25.36 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.27 $26.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.84 $29.67
Premium $4.78 $16.01 $32.01
Diesel $5.62 $18.84 $37.68

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Cayce and Spartanburg. The current time is 14:07:46.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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