How far is Spartanburg, SC from Lesslie, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Lesslie, SC is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
71.31 mi
01h 32m
Flight
55.42 mi
89.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.42 mi
Kilometers
89.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.31 mi
Kilometers
114.76 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lesslie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Lesslie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
35.6 mi
00h 46m
To Lesslie
35.7 mi
00h 46m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Black Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Heckle Boulevard

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albright Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 57 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Anderson Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · South Anderson Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pantry Drive

    927 ft · 25 sec · Pantry Drive

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Neely Store Road

    119 m · 7 sec · Neely Store Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Neely Creek Road

    124 m · 8 sec · Neely Creek Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Neely Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
23.6 mi · 33%
Black Highway
9.64 mi · 14%
York Highway
7.27 mi · 10%
Alexander Love Highway
5.29 mi · 7%
York Road
4.88 mi · 7%
Chesnee Highway
3.59 mi · 5%
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksburg
00h 46m from Spartanburg
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Lesslie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 35.6 miles from Spartanburg and 35.7 miles from Lesslie.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blacksburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blacksburg, 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 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 Lesslie. Straight-line distance: 55.42 mi (89.19 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Lesslie

Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina

Population3,112
Coordinates34.8907000, -80.9564700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Lesslie (-80.95647, 34.8907)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.53 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.04 gal · 19.06 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $4.78 $12.04 $24.08
Diesel $5.62 $14.17 $28.34

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 Lesslie. The current time is 00:58:30.

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.