Traveling from Blythewood to Spartanburg covers approximately 91.3 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 59 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should plan for a fuel budget of roughly $15, making this a budget-friendly transit across the Southeast. The journey transitions from the Blythewood area into the Spartanburg region, offering a consistent driving experience within South Carolina. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the path is direct enough to keep your planning simple.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Blythewood, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Charles F Bolden Freeway
27.2 mi
29m
J A Cochran Bypass
17.3 mi
19m
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
13.8 mi
16m
Great Falls Highway
12.2 mi
21m
South Pine Street
7 mi
10m
Furman L Fendley Highway
5.3 mi
7m
Highway 176 Bypass
2.4 mi
3m
Union Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Charles F Bolden Freeway
— 27.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blythewood, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on US 21
72 ft·5 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto Blythewood Road
0.4 mi·45 sec·Blythewood Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
4
Merge onto I 77
27 mi·29 min·Charles F Bolden Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 55Toward SC 97: Great Falls, ChesterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
85 ft·5 sec
Toward SC 97: Great Falls, Chester
7
Turn left onto SC 97
12 mi·21 min·Great Falls Highway
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 321
0.5 mi·51 sec·Columbia Road
9
Turn left onto US 321; SC 9; SC 121
17 mi·19 min·J A Cochran Bypass
10
Continue on SC 9; SC 49
0.1 mi·15 sec·SC 9; SC 49
11
Continue on SC 9, SC 49
14 mi·16 min·Jonesville Lockhart Highway
12
Merge onto SC 9; SC 18
0.6 mi·41 sec·Jonesville Highway
13
Continue on SC 9; SC 18
0.6 mi·40 sec·South Main Street
14
Turn left onto S-44-12
1.1 mi·2 min·Forest Street
15
Turn right onto US 176
5.3 mi·7 min·Furman L Fendley Highway
16
Continue on US 176
2.4 mi·3 min·Highway 176 Bypass
17
Continue on US 176
7.0 mi·10 min·South Pine Street
18
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
0.1 mi·20 sec·Forest Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto SC 56
1.3 mi·2 min·Union Street
20
Turn left onto SC 56
0.4 mi·1 min·East Henry Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto US 221; SC 56
0.2 mi·41 sec·South Church Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 221; SC 56
Trip Plan
Given the two-hour drive time, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Since there are no mandatory stop requirements on this 91.3-mile stretch, you can easily complete the trip in one go without the need for forced breaks. Keep in mind that the transition from freeway segments to local highways like the Jonesville Lockhart Highway may require more focused attention on speed changes. It is a good idea to check your fuel levels before leaving Blythewood to ensure you stay within your $15 target for the trip. Making this journey during off-peak hours can help you avoid potential congestion on the more heavily traveled segments of the route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.7 miles from Blythewood, SC, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spartanburg, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blythewood, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blythewood, SC
This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Blythewood, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Charles F Bolden Freeway for about 27.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 89.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Blythewood Road
Turn right onto Blythewood Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway
Merge onto I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward SC 97: Great Falls, Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55
Toward SC 97: Great Falls, Chester
7
28.3 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 97: Great Falls, Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 97: Great Falls, Chester
6
89.2 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|Forest Avenue
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.28 one way
$28.55 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.61
$31.22
premium
$4.70
$16.90
$33.80
diesel
$5.61
$20.16
$40.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.4
0
$9.59
$4.38
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.99
$3.65
EV Truck/SUV
36.5
0
$12.78
$5.84
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Blythewood, SC
Afternoon
in Blythewood on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
SW 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Spartanburg, SC
Afternoon
in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Union, SC
46 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway efficiency with local routing. With a highway share of 33%, you will spend a portion of your time on the Charles F Bolden Freeway, which hosts the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip at 27.2 miles. As you progress, the route shifts away from the freeway to navigate via the J A Cochran Bypass and Jonesville Lockhart Highway. This combination keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind while ensuring you maintain steady progress. You will find that the road's personality changes as you leave the faster freeway sections behind for more varied local infrastructure.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.2 mi on Charles F Bolden Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Blythewood Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Blythewood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Blythewood, SC to Spartanburg, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 91.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.2 miles on Charles F Bolden Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Spartanburg, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Blythewood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cowpens National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spartanburg, SC before heading back.
