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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in South Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
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.
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Start on Barry Place
71 m · 16 sec · Barry Place
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Turn left onto Church Road
1062 ft · 25 sec · Church Road
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Turn right onto Byrnes Drive
8.5 mi · 11 min · Byrnes Drive
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Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Williamsburg County Highway
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Turn left onto Gourdin Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road
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Continue on Society Street
2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street
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Continue on C E Murray Boulevard
11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
984 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway
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Continue on East Boyce Street
2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street
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Continue on North Brooks Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · North Brooks Street
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Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
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Continue on South Guignard Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive
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Continue on Bultman Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Continue straight
34.2 mi · 42 min
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Continue on Devine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street
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Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Taylor Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street
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Turn right onto Bull Street
2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street
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Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 221
2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
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Continue on South Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · 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 Saint Stephen and Spartanburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.
Columbia
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Stephen and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 156.85 mi (252.42 km).
#1 Saint Stephen
Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,824 |
| Coordinates | 33.4043300, -79.9217400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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