How far is Spartanburg, SC from Cheraw, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Cheraw, SC is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.14 mi
02h 45m
Flight
117.5 mi
189.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.5 mi
Kilometers
189.09 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.14 mi
Kilometers
214.27 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheraw
Thu, May 7, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Thu, May 7, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-07T00:05
Arrive Cheraw
Thu, May 7, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Richburg
SC

Town of the United States

From Spartanburg
66.5 mi
01h 22m
To Cheraw
66.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 5 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

    3.8 mi · 5 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lancaster Highway

    19.6 mi · 25 min · Lancaster Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    688 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    84 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway

    22 mi · 25 min · Pageland Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Mc Gregor Street

    548 ft · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street

  22. 22

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    18.6 mi · 22 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Main Street

    906 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto East Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Chesterfield Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Chesterfield Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    19 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
28.5 mi · 21%
Lancaster Highway
23.6 mi · 18%
Pageland Highway
22 mi · 17%
Main Street
18.6 mi · 14%
Chesterfield Highway
8.89 mi · 7%
South Pine Street
6.98 mi · 5%
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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
117.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richburg
01h 22m from Spartanburg
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spartanburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheraw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Richburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Spartanburg and 66.7 miles from Cheraw.

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

The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spartanburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheraw.

Stop Ideas Near Richburg

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

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

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Charlotte

61 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

63 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Camden

63 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

80 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Cheraw. Straight-line distance: 117.5 mi (189.09 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Cheraw

Town of the United States

Population5,554
Coordinates34.6976600, -79.8834000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Cheraw (-79.8834, 34.69766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.78 L · about $18.62
Round trip
$37.23
9.4 gal · 35.56 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.62 $37.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.82 $41.63
Premium $4.78 $22.46 $44.91
Diesel $5.62 $26.43 $52.87

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Cheraw. The current time is 00:05:56.

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.