How far is Spartanburg, SC from Stateburg, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Stateburg, SC is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
125.76 mi
02h 33m
Flight
105.04 mi
169.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.04 mi
Kilometers
169.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.76 mi
Kilometers
202.39 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stateburg
Sat, May 30, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Sun, May 31, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-30T21:08
Arrive Stateburg
Sat, May 30, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Pomaria
SC

Human settlement in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Spartanburg
62.9 mi
01h 16m
To Stateburg
62.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 221

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  3. 3

    Turn left

    843 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Huger Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    27.6 mi · 33 min · Garners Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto North Kings Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Kings Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
81.9 mi · 65%
Garners Ferry Road
27.6 mi · 22%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 5%
I 126
3.4 mi · 3%
Gervais Street
1.94 mi · 2%
Millwood Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
105 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pomaria
01h 16m from Spartanburg
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Spartanburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stateburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Pomaria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Spartanburg and 62.9 miles from Stateburg.

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

The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.59 one way or $35.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Spartanburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stateburg.

Stop Ideas Near Pomaria

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pomaria, 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 Pomaria.

RAIL

Columbia

46 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

90 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

108 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Stateburg. Straight-line distance: 105.04 mi (169.05 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stateburg

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,380
Coordinates33.9576500, -80.5348100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Stateburg (-80.53481, 33.95765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.8 L · about $17.59
Round trip
$35.17
8.88 gal · 33.6 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.59 $35.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.66 $39.33
Premium $4.78 $21.21 $42.43
Diesel $5.62 $24.97 $49.94

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Stateburg. The current time is 21:08:05.

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.