How far is Lake Wylie, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Lake Wylie, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 21m.
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.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Wylie and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Wylie and Spartanburg.
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Start on Charlotte Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Charlotte Highway
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Continue on State Highway 557
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 557
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Turn right onto Highway 55 East
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 55 East
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Continue on Bethel Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethel Street
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Continue on Kings Mountain Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Mountain Street
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Continue on Highway 55 West
11.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 55 West
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Continue on Clover Highway
1908 ft · 34 sec · Clover Highway
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Turn right onto Kings Creek Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on North Mountain Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Chesnee, Spartanburg
1352 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Chesnee Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesnee Highway
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Continue on Whitney Road
3019 ft · 53 sec · Whitney Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1 km · 2 min · North Church Street
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Turn right
8 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Church Street
1 mi · 3 min · 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 Lake Wylie 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.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Wylie and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Wylie to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Blacksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Lake Wylie and 36.8 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Wylie and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Blacksburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Shelby City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blacksburg.
Gastonia
Spartanburg
Charlotte
Greenville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Wylie and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 51.49 mi (82.87 km).
#1 Lake Wylie
Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina
| Population | 8,841 |
| Coordinates | 35.1084800, -81.0428500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: North Church Street (-81.931721, 34.94966)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.67 | $21.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.51 | $23.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
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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