How far is Spartanburg, SC from Blythewood, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Blythewood, SC is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.29 mi
01h 59m
Flight
74.5 mi
119.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.5 mi
Kilometers
119.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.29 mi
Kilometers
146.92 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blythewood
Tue, Apr 14, 1:19 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Tue, Apr 14, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-14T11:19
Arrive Blythewood
Tue, Apr 14, 1:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spartanburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Gayle Mill
SC

Census designated place

From Spartanburg
45.7 mi
00h 59m
To Blythewood
45.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Blythewood.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    1232 ft · 49 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Henry Street

    2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    7 mi · 10 min · South Pine Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 176 Bypass

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 176 Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Furman L Fendley Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Springs Highway

    73 m · 7 sec · West Springs Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Forest Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2911 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Jonesville Highway

    43 m · 2 sec · Jonesville Highway

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto J A Cochran Bypass

    2.6 mi · 3 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Columbia Road

    2843 ft · 50 sec · Columbia Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Great Falls Highway

    12 mi · 21 min · Great Falls Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    2063 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Blythewood Road

    1778 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Blythewood Road

    1 km · 1 min · Blythewood Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Falls Highway
39.6 mi · 43%
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
28.5 mi · 31%
South Pine Street
6.98 mi · 8%
Furman L Fendley Highway
5.29 mi · 6%
J A Cochran Bypass
2.6 mi · 3%
Highway 176 Bypass
2.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jonesville Lockhart Highway

Turn straight onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway

28.5 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gayle Mill
00h 59m from Spartanburg
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Blythewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Blythewood?

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Gayle Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Spartanburg and 45.7 miles from Blythewood.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Blythewood.

Stop Ideas Near Gayle Mill

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

63 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

69 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Charlotte

71 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Camden

76 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Blythewood. Straight-line distance: 74.5 mi (119.9 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Blythewood

#2 Blythewood

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

Population4,531
Coordinates34.2143200, -80.9739800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Blythewood (-80.97398, 34.21432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.19 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.51
6.44 gal · 24.38 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.75 $25.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.26 $28.52
Premium $4.78 $15.39 $30.77
Diesel $5.62 $18.11 $36.22

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 · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Blythewood. The current time is 11:19:58.

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.