How far is Chesterfield, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.53 mi
02h 31m
Flight
105.6 mi
169.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.6 mi
Kilometers
169.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.53 mi
Kilometers
193.98 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Wed, May 13, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Thu, May 14, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-05-13T19:32
Arrive Spartanburg
Wed, May 13, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
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
Richburg
SC

Town of the United States

From Chesterfield
60.2 mi
01h 15m
To Spartanburg
60.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    21 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Page Street

    637 ft · 17 sec · South Page Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Boulevard

    17.7 mi · 21 min · West Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Mc Gregor Street

    548 ft · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East McGregor Street

    21.9 mi · 25 min · East McGregor Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Chester Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway

    19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    719 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Jonesville Lockhart Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    2911 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Forest Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Furman L Fendley Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 176 Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on South Pine Street

    7 mi · 11 min · South Pine Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Henry Street

    2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    1232 ft · 41 sec · South Church Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East McGregor Street
22.1 mi · 18%
Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 17%
J A Cochran Bypass
18.6 mi · 15%
West Boulevard
17.7 mi · 15%
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
13.8 mi · 11%
South Pine Street
6.98 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East McGregor Street

Continue on East McGregor Street

21.9 mi · 00h 25m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richburg
01h 15m from Chesterfield
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Richburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Chesterfield and 60.3 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Richburg

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

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

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Charlotte

61 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

63 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Camden

63 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

80 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 105.6 mi (169.94 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,452
Coordinates34.7359900, -80.0881200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield (-80.08812, 34.73599)
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.1 L · about $16.83
Round trip
$33.67
8.5 gal · 32.2 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.83 $33.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.82 $37.65
Premium $4.78 $20.31 $40.61
Diesel $5.62 $23.90 $47.80

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Spartanburg. The current time is 19:32:23.

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.