How far is Greenville, SC from Blacksburg, SC?

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Blacksburg, SC is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
58.68 mi
01h 12m
Flight
53.06 mi
85.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.06 mi
Kilometers
85.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.68 mi
Kilometers
94.44 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blacksburg
Mon, Apr 13, 2:28 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Mon, Apr 13, 3:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-13T13:15
Arrive Blacksburg
Mon, Apr 13, 2:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Southern Shops
SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

From Greenville
29.3 mi
00h 36m
To Blacksburg
29.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Blacksburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Blacksburg.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    151 m · 21 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East North Street

    2612 ft · 43 sec · East North Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Atlanta, Spartanburg

    783 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Spartanburg, Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2027 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Victory Trail Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Victory Trail Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cherokee Avenue

    2306 ft · 39 sec · Cherokee Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on West Cherokee Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Cherokee Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Blacksburg.

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
46.4 mi · 79%
East North Street
5.76 mi · 10%
West Cherokee Street
3.85 mi · 7%
Victory Trail Road
2 mi · 3%
Cherokee Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
I 85
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight left

27.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern Shops
00h 36m from Greenville
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Blacksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Blacksburg?

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Southern Shops is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Greenville and 29.4 miles from Blacksburg.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Blacksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Southern Shops

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Southern Shops and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue
Cowpens Police Department
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Cowpens Police Department

Cowpens , SC
5332 N Main St, 5330 N Main St, Cowpens, SC 29330
Rating 3.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Museum,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southern Shops.

RAIL

Spartanburg

6 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

41 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Gastonia

82 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Clemson

83 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Blacksburg. Straight-line distance: 53.06 mi (85.39 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Blacksburg

#2 Blacksburg

Town in South Carolina, United States

Population1,880
Coordinates35.1212400, -81.5159200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)
End: Blacksburg (-81.51592, 35.12124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $8.20
Round trip
$16.40
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.20 $16.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.17 $18.34
Premium $4.78 $9.89 $19.78
Diesel $5.62 $11.64 $23.28

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Blacksburg. The current time is 13:15:37.

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.