How far is Lesslie, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Lesslie, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 01h 28m.
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
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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 Lesslie and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lesslie and Spartanburg.
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Start on Neely Creek Road
124 m · 8 sec · Neely Creek Road
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Continue on Neely Store Road
119 m · 8 sec · Neely Store Road
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Turn slight left onto Pantry Drive
927 ft · 25 sec · Pantry Drive
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Turn left onto South Anderson Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · South Anderson Road
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Continue straight
144 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 59 sec · East Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Albright Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road
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Turn right onto South Heckle Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on York Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway
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Continue on Alexander Love Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
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Turn right onto Black Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
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Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi · 2 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 Lesslie 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 Lesslie and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lesslie to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 35.8 miles from Lesslie and 39.1 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lesslie and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Blacksburg
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 Blacksburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lesslie and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 55.42 mi (89.19 km).
#1 Lesslie
Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,112 |
| Coordinates | 34.8907000, -80.9564700 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.69 | $23.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.61 | $25.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
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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