How far is Spartanburg, SC from Clover, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Clover, SC is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
51.22 mi
01h 08m
Flight
41.45 mi
66.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.45 mi
Kilometers
66.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.22 mi
Kilometers
82.43 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Clover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Blacksburg
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Spartanburg
25.6 mi
00h 34m
To Clover
25.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Church Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Whitney Road

    3019 ft · 53 sec · Whitney Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chesnee Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Chesnee Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Charlotte

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill

    2272 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Mountain Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street

  9. 9

    Continue on York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road

  10. 10

    Continue on York Highway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on York Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Kings Creek Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Clover Highway

    1908 ft · 32 sec · Clover Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 55 West

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 55 West

  15. 15

    Continue on Kings Mountain Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Kings Mountain Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Church Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Guinn Street

    159 m · 26 sec · Guinn Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street West

    106 m · 6 sec · North Main Street West

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
23.6 mi · 46%
Highway 55 West
11.8 mi · 23%
York Road
4.88 mi · 10%
Chesnee Highway
3.59 mi · 7%
North Church Street
1.69 mi · 3%
Kings Creek Drive
1.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Merge slight left

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksburg
00h 34m from Spartanburg
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Clover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Blacksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Spartanburg and 25.7 miles from Clover.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blacksburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blacksburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cowpens Police Department
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Cowpens Police Department

Cowpens , SC
5332 N Main St, 5330 N Main St, Cowpens, SC 29330
Rating 3.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Museum,Police department
Shelby City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Shelby City Hall

Shelby , NC
300 S Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150
Rating 2.9/5 12 reviews City government office,City administration,City Hall
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Downtown Shelby Fountain Park

Shelby , NC
17876, Shelby, NC 28150, United States
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blacksburg.

RAIL

Gastonia

36 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

43 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Charlotte

64 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Greenville

87 mi away
1120 West Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Clover. Straight-line distance: 41.45 mi (66.71 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Clover

Town in the U.

Population6,800
Coordinates35.1112500, -81.2264600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Clover (-81.22646, 35.11125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.17
Round trip
$14.34
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.17 $14.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.02 $16.03
Premium $4.78 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $5.62 $10.18 $20.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Clover. The current time is 00:06:28.

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.