How far is Kershaw, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Kershaw, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kershaw and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kershaw and Spartanburg.
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Start on East Hilton Street
6 m · 3 sec · East Hilton Street
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Turn right onto Kershaw Camden Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on Spring Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
7.2 mi · 9 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Chester Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway
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Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · J A Cochran Bypass
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
719 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Jonesville Lockhart Highway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway
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Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway
3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2911 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Forest Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street
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Turn right onto Furman L Fendley Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway
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Continue on Highway 176 Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass
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Continue on South Pine Street
7 mi · 11 min · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto East Henry Street
2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
1232 ft · 41 sec · South 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 Kershaw 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.
Lancaster Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 00h 26m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kershaw to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Kershaw and 48.7 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.59 one way or $27.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kershaw and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 81.33 mi (130.89 km).
#1 Kershaw
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 2,404 |
| Coordinates | 34.5518200, -80.5836800 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.39 | $32.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
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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