Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
62 mi
100 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Prosperity, SC
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Spartanburg to Prosperity is 62 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via Highway 221, SC 121, and Highway 121, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, offering a straightforward connection between these two locations. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick transit.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 43 mi | 46m |
| North Church Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| C R Koon Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Wilson Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Highway 221 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 121 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Wheeler Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grace Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,240 veh/hr typical · worst 1,927
Quietest
2 AM
~101 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and Prosperity, SC.
Start on US 221; SC 56
Continue on US 221
Turn left
Merge onto I 26
Take the exit
Turn right onto SC 121
Turn left onto US 76
Continue on US 76
Continue on US 76
Turn right onto Grace Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Spartanburg, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 62 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward SC 121: Newberry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Grace Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.50 one way
$19.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $10.43 | $20.85 |
| premium | $4.64 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Spartanburg on Friday
Local time
7:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Prosperity on Friday
Local time
7:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll be traveling on Highway 221, SC 121, and Highway 121 for the entire 62 miles. Since there are no significant highway stretches, anticipate a more local driving experience with potential for slower speeds and more frequent intersections as you pass through communities. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is not specified, but the profile indicates consistent surface road conditions.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and North Church Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Prosperity, SC is easy. At 1h 18m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 51.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
345 ft
Total Descent
608 ft
Highest Point
805 ft
Elevation Range
395 ft
Founded 1831
Spartanburg is both a county and city in Upcountry South Carolina.
Top landmarks
Founded 1851
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 62 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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