How far is Spartanburg, SC from Travelers Rest, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Travelers Rest, SC is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
31.96 mi
00h 57m
Flight
28.99 mi
46.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.99 mi
Kilometers
46.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.96 mi
Kilometers
51.44 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Travelers Rest
Mon, May 25, 8:24 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Mon, May 25, 9:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-25T19:26
Arrive Travelers Rest
Mon, May 25, 8:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Greer
SC

City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina

From Spartanburg
16 mi
00h 28m
To Travelers Rest
16 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Travelers Rest.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    759 ft · 31 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Saint John Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Spartanburg Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Spartanburg Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Greenville Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Wade Hampton Boulevard

    9.8 mi · 16 min · East Wade Hampton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Reid School Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Reid School Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Reid School Road

    721 ft · 18 sec · Reid School Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    2444 ft · 52 sec · State Park Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on State Park Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Park Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Poinsett Highway

    83 m · 9 sec · South Poinsett Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    940 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Center Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Center Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Wade Hampton Boulevard
9.78 mi · 31%
State Park Road
6.02 mi · 19%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.53 mi · 14%
Spartanburg Highway
3.16 mi · 10%
Reid School Road
3.15 mi · 10%
W O Ezell Boulevard
2.72 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

East Wade Hampton Boulevard

Continue on East Wade Hampton Boulevard

9.78 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greer
00h 28m from Spartanburg
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spartanburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Travelers Rest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Travelers Rest?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Greer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Spartanburg and 16 miles from Travelers Rest.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Spartanburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Travelers Rest.

Stop Ideas Near Greer

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greer and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 1.5 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 1.6 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 1.6 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greer.

RAIL

Greenville

19 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

27 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

62 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

103 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Travelers Rest. Straight-line distance: 28.99 mi (46.65 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Travelers Rest

#2 Travelers Rest

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

Population8,202
Coordinates34.9676200, -82.4434500
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Travelers Rest (-82.44345, 34.96762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.27 L · about $4.48
Round trip
$8.95
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.48 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.00 $10.01
Premium $4.78 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.62 $6.36 $12.71

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Travelers Rest. The current time is 19:26:26.

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.