Origin
Spartanburg, SC
Morning in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Blacksburg, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spartanburg, SC
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Blacksburg, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in South Carolina, the 30.5-mile journey from Spartanburg to Blacksburg is an efficient trip that takes about 42 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily head out and return home without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel for the trip, making it a very budget-friendly option. By utilizing a mix of I-85 and local roads like West Cherokee Street and Chesnee Highway, you will transition smoothly through the Southeast region. This drive is practical for those who want to get from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity or long-haul fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| West Cherokee Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Chesnee Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Victory Trail Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Church Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Whitney Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Cherokee Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 17.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and Blacksburg, SC.
1
Start on US 221; SC 56
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Church Street
2
Continue on US 221; SC 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
3
Turn slight right onto US 221
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Whitney Road
4
Continue on US 221
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Chesnee Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 85 North: Charlotte
6
Merge onto I 85
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
8
Continue on SC 329
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Victory Trail Road
9
Turn left onto US 29
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cherokee Avenue
10
Continue on US 29
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Cherokee Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 29
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 North: Charlotte
Navigation decision point
Toward I 85 North: Charlotte
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
23.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 29 / Cherokee Avenue
Turn left onto US 29 / Cherokee Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Blacksburg, SC
Morning in Blacksburg on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
38 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
42m 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 mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. Approximately 58% of your journey is spent on major highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the trip. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 17.7 miles on I-85, which helps you make quick progress before transitioning onto surface streets. As you move away from the interstate, the character of the drive shifts, requiring you to adjust to the rhythm of local roads. It is a straightforward commute that changes from a standard highway grind into a more localized driving environment as you approach your destination.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Blacksburg, SC is easy. At 42m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
885 ft
609 ft
Total Climb
250 ft
Total Descent
293 ft
Highest Point
885 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
276 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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 42m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 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 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blacksburg, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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