How far is Saint Stephen, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Saint Stephen, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.03 mi
03h 52m
Flight
156.85 mi
252.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.85 mi
Kilometers
252.42 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.03 mi
Kilometers
299.39 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Mon, May 25, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Stephen
Mon, May 25, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Stephen
2026-05-24T23:55
Arrive Spartanburg
Mon, May 25, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Stephen
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Columbia
SC

The most populous city in South Carolina.

From Saint Stephen
93 mi
01h 56m
To Spartanburg
93 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Stephen and Spartanburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Stephen and Spartanburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Barry Place

    71 m · 16 sec · Barry Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1062 ft · 25 sec · Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Byrnes Drive

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Byrnes Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Williamsburg County Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gourdin Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  7. 7

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · North Brooks Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Bultman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bull Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  29. 29

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Stephen and Spartanburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmwood Avenue
83.9 mi · 45%
Broad Street
37.5 mi · 20%
North Brooks Street
15.1 mi · 8%
C E Murray Boulevard
11.7 mi · 6%
Byrnes Drive
8.46 mi · 5%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Elmwood Avenue

Merge slight left

55.7 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
156.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 56m from Saint Stephen
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Stephen and Patchy Fog near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Stephen to Spartanburg?

The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Saint Stephen and 93 miles from Spartanburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Stephen and Patchy Fog near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Columbia

1 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

47 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

76 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

117 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Stephen and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 156.85 mi (252.42 km).

Saint Stephen

#1 Saint Stephen

Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,824
Coordinates33.4043300, -79.9217400
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Stephen (-79.92174, 33.40433)
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.85 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.97
13.12 gal · 49.7 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.98 $51.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.05 $58.11
Premium $4.78 $31.34 $62.69
Diesel $5.62 $36.89 $73.79

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Stephen and Spartanburg. The current time is 23:55:31.

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.