If you are planning a trip from Spartanburg to Chesterfield, expect a 120.8-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. This route serves as a perfect one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $19 for the trip, making it a cost-effective way to traverse the Southeast. Because the path relies heavily on local roads rather than major interstates, you will want to keep your schedule flexible. It is a straightforward drive that connects two distinct parts of South Carolina, providing a steady pace for those looking to avoid heavy highway traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.4 miles from Spartanburg, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
28.5 mi
33m
Lancaster Highway
23.6 mi
29m
Pageland Highway
22 mi
25m
Main Street
17.7 mi
20m
South Pine Street
7 mi
10m
Lancaster Bypass
5.3 mi
6m
Furman L Fendley Highway
5.3 mi
7m
J A Cochran Bypass
3.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
— 28.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and Chesterfield, SC.
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Start on US 221; SC 56
0.2 mi·49 sec·North Church Street
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Turn left onto SC 56
0.4 mi·1 min·East Henry Street
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Turn right onto SC 56
1.3 mi·2 min·Union Street
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
0.1 mi·20 sec·Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto US 176; SC 9
7.0 mi·10 min·South Pine Street
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Continue on US 176
2.4 mi·3 min·Highway 176 Bypass
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Continue on US 176
5.3 mi·7 min·Furman L Fendley Highway
8
Turn left onto S-44-12
238 ft·4 sec·West Springs Highway
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Continue on S-44-12
1.1 mi·1 min·Forest Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto SC 9
0.6 mi·37 sec·South Main Street
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Continue on SC 9; SC 18
0.6 mi·41 sec·Jonesville Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9; SC 18
141 ft·1 sec·Jonesville Highway
13
Turn straight onto SC 9
29 mi·33 min·Jonesville Lockhart Highway
14
Turn right onto US 321; SC 9
3.8 mi·4 min·J A Cochran Bypass
15
Turn right onto SC 9
20 mi·24 min·Lancaster Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
3.9 mi·4 min·Lancaster Highway
17
Continue on SC 9
5.3 mi·6 min·Lancaster Bypass
18
Take the exit onto SC 9
0.1 mi·18 sec·SC 9
19
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
276 ft·7 sec·SC 9
20
Merge onto SC 9
22 mi·25 min·Pageland Highway
21
Continue on SC 9
0.1 mi·7 sec·East Mc Gregor Street
22
Continue on SC 9
0.4 mi·27 sec·McGregor Street
23
Continue on SC 9
18 mi·20 min·Main Street
24
Turn left onto SC 145
0.1 mi·17 sec·South Page Street
25
Turn right onto Main Street
70 ft·1 sec·Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
For a smooth experience, aim to depart early in the morning to take full advantage of the daylight while navigating the local road network. Since the trip is relatively short, you only need to plan for one major stop to refuel or stretch your legs, giving you plenty of flexibility in your itinerary. Keep in mind that because this is a turn-heavy drive, it is wise to pace yourself through the more winding sections of the Pageland Highway rather than rushing. Always verify your fuel levels before heading out, as the local nature of these roads might mean fewer immediate service options compared to a major interstate route. Enjoy the freedom of a shorter travel time that lets you arrive in Chesterfield with plenty of your day still ahead of you.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.4 miles from Spartanburg, SC, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 27 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.4 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesterfield, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spartanburg, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spartanburg, SC
This is one driving day of about 120.8 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Spartanburg, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Jonesville Lockhart Highway for about 28.5 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 0.2 and 120.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|SC 56 / East Henry Street
Turn left onto SC 56 / East Henry Street
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip|~4m in|Forest Avenue
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip|~5m in|US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street
Turn right onto US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street
Navigation decision point
5
80.4 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|SC 9
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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120.8 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.89 one way
$37.78 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$20.65
$41.31
premium
$4.70
$22.36
$44.72
diesel
$5.61
$26.67
$53.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.2
0
$12.68
$5.80
Efficient EV
30.2
0
$10.57
$4.83
EV Truck/SUV
48.3
0
$16.91
$7.73
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Spartanburg, SC
Evening
in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chesterfield, SC
Evening
in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
87°F
Chester, SC
60 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
37 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
2h 30m 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.
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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that favors winding backroads over the monotony of high-speed interstates. With only 2% of the trip consisting of highway travel, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating roads like the Jonesville Lockhart Highway, Lancaster Highway, and Pageland Highway. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along a 28.5-mile segment of the Jonesville Lockhart Highway, which offers a consistent rhythm before the route shifts into more technical turns. The character of the road demands your full attention, as the lack of major highway mileage means you will be closely engaged with the local landscape throughout the duration of the drive.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on Jonesville Lockhart Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SC 56 / East Henry Street.
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 120.8 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: at 0.2 miles (SC 56 / East Henry Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Forest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 120.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on Jonesville Lockhart Highway. 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 Chesterfield, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SC 56 / East Henry Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Forest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Chesterfield, SC before heading back.
