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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.12 mi
01h 42m
Flight
60.86 mi
97.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.86 mi
Kilometers
97.95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.12 mi
Kilometers
116.06 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
Fri, May 1, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Iva
Fri, May 1, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iva
2026-05-01T01:53
Arrive Spartanburg
Fri, May 1, 3:35 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 Iva
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
Powdersville
SC

Unincorporated community in Montana, United States

From Iva
36 mi
00h 51m
To Spartanburg
36 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
69°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broad Street

    14 m · 3 sec · East Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 81 South

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Highway 81 South

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    824 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Highway 81 South

    2024 ft · 40 sec · Highway 81 South

  6. 6

    Continue on South Murray Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Murray Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · West Shockley Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East River Street

    3248 ft · 45 sec · East River Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 29 Bypass North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 29 Bypass North

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 29 North

    8 mi · 12 min · Highway 29 North

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    36.9 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford

    39 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Saint John Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    759 ft · 24 sec · North Church Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 29 North
44.9 mi · 62%
Highway 81 South
10.6 mi · 15%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.41 mi · 6%
W O Ezell Boulevard
2.69 mi · 4%
West Shockley Ferry Road
2.02 mi · 3%
South Murray Avenue
1.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+11.2 mi
60.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powdersville
00h 51m from Iva
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

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Greenville

10 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

33 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

80 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iva and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 60.86 mi (97.95 km).

Iva

#1 Iva

Town in South Carolina, USA

Population1,341
Coordinates34.3065000, -82.6637400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Iva (-82.66374, 34.3065)
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $10.06
Round trip
$20.12
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Iva and Spartanburg. The current time is 01:53:31.

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.