How far is Iva, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Iva, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iva and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iva and Spartanburg.
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Start on East Broad Street
14 m · 3 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Front Street
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Continue on Highway 81 South
10.2 mi · 15 min · Highway 81 South
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Continue on South Main Street
824 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 81 South
2024 ft · 40 sec · Highway 81 South
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Continue on South Murray Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Murray Avenue
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Turn right onto West Shockley Ferry Road
2 mi · 2 min · West Shockley Ferry Road
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Turn right onto East River Street
3248 ft · 45 sec · East River Street
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 29 Bypass North
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 29 Bypass North
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Continue on Highway 29 North
8 mi · 12 min · Highway 29 North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
36.9 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford
39 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway
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Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto West Saint John Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
759 ft · 24 sec · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iva and Spartanburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 29 North
Exit the roundabout
36.9 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Iva and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iva to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 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?
Powdersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Iva and 36 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Iva and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Powdersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powdersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iva and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 60.86 mi (97.95 km).
#1 Iva
Town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 34.3065000, -82.6637400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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