Origin
Gaffney, SC
Late night in Gaffney on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaffney, SC to Spartanburg, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaffney, SC
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Spartanburg, SC
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Gaffney and Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a quick 25-mile journey that typically takes about 32 minutes to complete. Because this route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about long-distance planning or overnight stays, making it an ideal day trip. You can comfortably budget around $4 for fuel for this short transit. The path keeps you within the Southeast region, transitioning between two neighboring South Carolina towns. Since there are no required stops along the way, it is a straightforward drive for commuters or those visiting friends in the area. Expect a direct, practical experience that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 14 mi | 15m |
| Chesnee Highway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| North Church Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| West Floyd Baker Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Frederick Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Whitney Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Limestone Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Limestone Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 14 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaffney, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on SC 150
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Limestone Street
2
Continue on SC 150
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Limestone Street
3
Turn left onto SC 11; SC 18
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Frederick Street
4
Continue on SC 11
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Floyd Baker Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 85 South: Spartanburg
6
Merge onto I 85
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 78
Toward US 221: Chesnee, Spartanburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 221
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Chesnee Highway
9
Continue on US 221
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Whitney Road
10
Continue on US 221; SC 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
11
Turn right
28 ft
·
7 sec
12
Turn left onto US 221; SC 56
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Church Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 221; SC 56
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 11; SC 18 / West Frederick Street
Turn left onto SC 11; SC 18 / West Frederick Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 South: Spartanburg
Navigation decision point
Toward I 85 South: Spartanburg
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
3
16.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 221 / Chesnee Highway
Turn left onto US 221 / Chesnee Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.57 one way
$7.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
33m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route maintains a zero-percent highway share. You will navigate through town infrastructure, utilizing North Limestone Street, West Frederick Street, and West Floyd Baker Boulevard to reach your destination. Because the roads are local, there is no single long-distance stretch; for instance, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on North Limestone Street. This configuration means you will be making frequent turns and maneuvering through urban or suburban settings. Stay alert behind the wheel, as the constant shifting of streets requires your full attention compared to the monotony of a straight highway.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Chesnee Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SC 11; SC 18 / West Frederick 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 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SC 11; SC 18 / West Frederick Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 33m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 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: at 0.3 miles (SC 11; SC 18 / West Frederick Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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