How far is Spartanburg, SC from Saint Stephen, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Saint Stephen, SC is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in South Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Saint Stephen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Saint Stephen.
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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
79.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Huger Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Millwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue
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Continue on Devine Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street
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Continue on Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive
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Continue on North Guignard Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive
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Continue on South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
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Turn right onto Manning Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East Boyce Street
2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street
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Continue on Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway
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Continue on Society Street
2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street
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Continue on Gourdin Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Gourdin Road
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Turn right onto South Williamsburg County Highway
10.1 mi · 14 min · South Williamsburg County Highway
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Turn left onto Church Road
1062 ft · 24 sec · Church Road
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Turn right onto Barry Place
71 m · 10 sec · Barry Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barry Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Saint Stephen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 221
Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spartanburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Stephen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Saint Stephen?
The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Spartanburg and 93 miles from Saint Stephen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Spartanburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Stephen.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Saint Stephen. Straight-line distance: 156.85 mi (252.42 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 Saint Stephen
Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,824 |
| Coordinates | 33.4043300, -79.9217400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Stephen (-79.92174, 33.40433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $25.98 | $51.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.05 | $58.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.34 | $62.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.89 | $73.79 |
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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