How far is Spartanburg, SC from Chester, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Chester, SC is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Union County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Chester.
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Start on North Church Street
1232 ft · 49 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East Henry Street
2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
7 mi · 10 min · South Pine Street
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Continue on Highway 176 Bypass
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 176 Bypass
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Continue on Furman L Fendley Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway
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Turn left onto West Springs Highway
73 m · 5 sec · West Springs Highway
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Continue on Forest Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2911 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Jonesville Highway
3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jonesville Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Turn straight onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway
28.5 mi · 33 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway
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Turn straight onto Pinckney Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pinckney Street
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Turn slight right
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Center Street
594 ft · 14 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto West End Street
6 m · 1 sec · West End Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West End Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Chester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spartanburg and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Chester?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Spartanburg and 24.5 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spartanburg and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Lockhart
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 Lockhart.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Chester. Straight-line distance: 44.08 mi (70.94 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 Chester
Small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,363 |
| Coordinates | 34.7048600, -81.2142600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-81.21426, 34.70486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
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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