How far is Spartanburg, SC from Tega Cay, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Tega Cay, SC is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.1 mi
01h 43m
Flight
51.44 mi
82.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.44 mi
Kilometers
82.79 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.1 mi
Kilometers
116.03 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tega Cay
Tue, May 12, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Wed, May 13, 1:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-12T21:50
Arrive Tega Cay
Tue, May 12, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
36 mi
00h 51m
To Tega Cay
36.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Tega Cay.

  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

    1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Mountain Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Bethel Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethel Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 55 East

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 55 East

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 557

    6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 557

  19. 19

    Continue on Charlotte Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Charlotte Highway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Youngblood Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Youngblood Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Zoar Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Zoar Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 160 West

    2169 ft · 55 sec · Highway 160 West

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gold Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gold Hill Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Tega Cay Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Windward Drive

    1358 ft · 46 sec · Windward Drive

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Windward Drive

    85 m · 11 sec · Windward Drive

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Point Clear Drive

    81 m · 11 sec · Point Clear Drive

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Point Clear Drive

    2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Point Clear Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
23.6 mi · 33%
Highway 55 West
11.8 mi · 16%
State Highway 557
6.64 mi · 9%
Charlotte Highway
5.39 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksburg
00h 51m from Spartanburg
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Tega Cay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Tega Cay?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 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?

Blacksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Spartanburg and 36.1 miles from Tega Cay.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Tega Cay.

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 Tega Cay. Straight-line distance: 51.44 mi (82.79 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Tega Cay

#2 Tega Cay

City in York County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population11,696
Coordinates35.0243100, -81.0278500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Tega Cay (-81.02785, 35.02431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
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 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $10.06
Round trip
$20.12
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.06 $20.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.25 $22.50
Premium $4.78 $12.14 $24.27
Diesel $5.62 $14.28 $28.57

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Tega Cay. The current time is 21:50:13.

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.