How far is Spartanburg, SC from Blacksburg, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Blacksburg, SC is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Blacksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Blacksburg.
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Start on North Church Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
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Continue on North Church Street
1 km · 2 min · North Church Street
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Turn slight right onto Whitney Road
3019 ft · 53 sec · Whitney Road
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Continue on Chesnee Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Chesnee Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Charlotte
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2027 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Victory Trail Road
2 mi · 3 min · Victory Trail Road
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Turn left onto Cherokee Avenue
2306 ft · 39 sec · Cherokee Avenue
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Continue on West Cherokee Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · West Cherokee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Blacksburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 85 North
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Blacksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Blacksburg?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cowpens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Spartanburg and 15.3 miles from Blacksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Blacksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Cowpens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Pacolet Town Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cowpens.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Blacksburg. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.42 km).
#1 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blacksburg
Town in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,880 |
| Coordinates | 35.1212400, -81.5159200 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blacksburg (-81.51592, 35.12124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
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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