Origin
Clover, SC
Morning in Clover on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clover, SC to Spartanburg, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clover, SC
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Spartanburg, SC
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Trip Overview
Connecting Clover and Spartanburg, this 51.4-mile trek is a straightforward journey through the Southeast that you can easily complete in about an hour and eight minutes. Because the trip is short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You will spend roughly $8 on fuel, making this an economical option for your travel plans. The route moves entirely within South Carolina, keeping you in familiar regional territory throughout the drive. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, the simplicity of this path allows for a stress-free transition between the two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 23.5 mi | 26m |
| Highway 55 West | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| York Road | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Chesnee Highway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| North Church Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Kings Creek Drive | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Mountain Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kings Mountain Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 23.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clover, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on US 321
38 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street West
2
Turn right onto Kings Mountain Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Mountain Street
3
Continue on SC 55
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 55 West
4
Continue on SC 55
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Clover Highway
5
Turn right onto SC 5
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Creek Drive
6
Continue on SC 5
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
York Road
7
Continue on SC 5
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
York Highway
8
Continue on SC 5
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
9
Continue on SC 5
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mountain Street
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 85 South
11
Merge onto I 85
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 78
Toward US 221: Chesnee, Spartanburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 221
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Chesnee Highway
14
Continue on US 221
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Whitney Road
15
Continue on US 221; SC 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
16
Turn right
28 ft
·
7 sec
17
Turn left onto US 221; SC 56
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Church Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 221; SC 56
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Clover, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.1 — 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
|
Kings Mountain Street
Turn right onto Kings Mountain Street
Navigation decision point
3
13.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SC 5 / Kings Creek Drive
Turn right onto SC 5 / Kings Creek Drive
Navigation decision point
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 85 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 85 South
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
45.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward US 221: Chesnee, Spartanburg
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 78
Toward US 221: Chesnee, Spartanburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.04 one way
$16.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Spartanburg, SC
Morning in Spartanburg on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Blacksburg, SC
26 mi in
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 69% of your travel time will be spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of Highway 55 West, York Road, and a significant portion of I-85. The most sustained leg of the trip occurs on I-85, where you will face a 23.5-mile stretch of uninterrupted interstate driving. While the route begins on local roads, the transition to the highway provides a consistent pace that defines the character of this drive. It is a functional, efficient path that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Highway 55 West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Kings Mountain Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Kings Mountain Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (SC 5 / Kings Creek Drive): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
910 ft
545 ft
Total Climb
818 ft
Total Descent
825 ft
Highest Point
910 ft
~38.5 mi in
Elevation Range
366 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Spartanburg, SC
Full guide →Spartanburg is both a county and city in Upcountry South Carolina.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Kings Mountain Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (SC 5 / Kings Creek Drive): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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