Origin
Greenwood, SC
Late night in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, 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
1h 23m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, SC
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Spartanburg, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Greenwood to Spartanburg, you are looking at a 64.2-mile journey through the Southeast that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. This route is best suited for a quick day trip, as it is short enough to complete in a single outing without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the trip. Navigating this path involves traveling along local roads like Grace Street, Reynolds Avenue, and Springdale Drive rather than sticking to major interstates. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two South Carolina cities, making it a manageable drive for those who prefer avoiding highway congestion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 24.9 mi | 26m |
| US 221 | 24.2 mi | 32m |
| South Church Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| Springdale Drive | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Highway 221 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Highway 72 East | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Reynolds Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Grace Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 24.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on SC 72 Business
72 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Cambridge Avenue
2
Turn left onto SC 72 Business
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Grace Street
3
Turn right onto SC 72 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Avenue
4
Continue on US 221; SC 72
24 mi
·
32 min
·
US 221; SC 72
5
Turn right onto Springdale Drive
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Springdale Drive
6
Turn right onto SC 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 72 East
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
8
Merge onto I 26
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 26
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 26
Toward Spartanburg
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 28
Toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto US 221
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 221
12
Continue on US 221
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South Church Street
13
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
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Greenwood, 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 55.4 — 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
|
SC 72 Business / Grace Street
Turn left onto SC 72 Business / Grace Street
Navigation decision point
4
29 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
SC 72 / Highway 72 East
Turn right onto SC 72 / Highway 72 East
Navigation decision point
5
30.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
7
31.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26 toward Spartanburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Spartanburg
8
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.01 one way
$20.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.85 | $23.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Clinton, SC
32 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 23m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entire 64.2 miles navigating local surface streets. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Grace Street, the path requires constant attention to turns and transitions between roads. You will find that the personality of the drive remains technical rather than fast-paced. It is a practical alternative to high-speed travel, offering a consistent, hands-on experience through the South Carolina landscape.
82% 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: 24.9 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and US 221. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 72 Business / Grace Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 23m 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 (SC 72 Business / Grace Street): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (SC 72 / Highway 72 East): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Greenwood, SC to Spartanburg, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Moore along the way.
Moore
55.4 mi in
|
~1h 8m
About the Cities
Starting in Greenwood, SC
Full guide →Greenwood is the county seat of Greenwood County in Old 96 District.
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 23m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on I 26. 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 (SC 72 Business / Grace Street): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (SC 72 / Highway 72 East): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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