How far is Spartanburg, SC from Iva, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Iva, SC is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Iva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Iva.
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Start on North Church Street
759 ft · 31 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Saint John Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard
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Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport
1296 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 29: Williamston, Anderson
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Highway 29 Bypass North
1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 29 Bypass North
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Continue on Highway 28 Bypass North
836 ft · 11 sec · Highway 28 Bypass North
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Turn right onto East River Street
1 km · 47 sec · East River Street
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Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road
2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Murray Avenue
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Continue on Highway 81 South
10.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 81 South
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Continue on West Front Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
14 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Iva.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Spartanburg and Chance Rain Showers near Iva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Iva?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Powdersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Spartanburg and 36.2 miles from Iva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Spartanburg and Chance Rain Showers near Iva.
Stop Ideas Near Powdersville
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 Powdersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Iva. Straight-line distance: 60.86 mi (97.95 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 Iva
Town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 34.3065000, -82.6637400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iva (-82.66374, 34.3065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
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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