How far is Spartanburg, SC from Clearwater, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Clearwater, SC is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Clearwater.
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Start on North Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Highway 221
2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
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Turn left
843 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
25 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire
1115 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 72 East
1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 72 East
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Turn left onto Springdale Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
2193 ft · 53 sec · South Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 72 West
22.9 mi · 30 min · Highway 72 West
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Turn left onto Kateway
1.1 km · 2 min · Kateway
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Turn right onto North Emerald Road
3036 ft · 1 min · North Emerald Road
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Highway 25 South
2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South
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Continue on Warren Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Warren Road
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Continue on Epworth Camp Road East
1745 ft · 27 sec · Epworth Camp Road East
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Continue on McFerrin Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · McFerrin Road
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Continue on Greenwood Highway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Greenwood Highway
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Continue on Sleepy Creek Road
18.1 mi · 25 min · Sleepy Creek Road
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Turn right onto Bauskett Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · Bauskett Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Turn right onto Edgefield Road
14.1 mi · 20 min · Edgefield Road
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Turn left
1704 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit right
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Palmetto Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 126: Belvedere–Clearwater Road
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Belvedere-Clearwater Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Belvedere-Clearwater Road
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Continue on Belvedere Road
1 km · 1 min · Belvedere Road
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Turn left onto Augusta Road
11 m · 1 sec · Augusta Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Augusta Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Clearwater.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Highway 221
Merge slight left
25 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Spartanburg and 61.1 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
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 Greenwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 100.4 mi (161.58 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 Clearwater
Clearwater is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4968000, -81.8920600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clearwater (-81.89206, 33.4968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $3.57 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.01 | $17.30 | $34.60 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $19.06 | $38.12 |
| Diesel | $5.69 | $24.54 | $49.07 |
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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