Origin
Springdale, SC
Morning in Springdale on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springdale, 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
2h 39m
Distance
114.2 mi
184 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springdale, SC
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Spartanburg, SC
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Trip Overview
Springdale, SC to Spartanburg, SC is 114.2 miles and takes about 2h 39m via US 25 and I-26, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. With a recommended one-day trip, you'll spend most of your time on major roads, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. The drive is efficient, allowing you to reach your destination with minimal fuss.
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
57.1 miles from Springdale, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 25 | 32.2 mi | 44m |
| I 26 | 24.9 mi | 26m |
| US 221 | 23.3 mi | 30m |
| South Church Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| Edgefield Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Augusta Road | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Bettis Academy Road | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| Bauskett Street | 3.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 25
— 32.2 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on Logan Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Logan Lane
2
Turn sharp right onto Springdale Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Springdale Road
3
Turn left onto S-144
4.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Bettis Academy Road
4
Turn right onto US 25; SC 121
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Edgefield Road
5
Turn left onto US 25
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Augusta Road
6
Turn straight onto US 25 Truck
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bauskett Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 25
28 mi
·
39 min
·
US 25
8
Turn right onto US 25; US 178; US 221
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 25; US 178; US 221
9
Continue on S-24-236
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Emerald Road
10
Turn left onto S-24-99
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kateway
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; SC 72
23 mi
·
30 min
·
US 221; SC 72
12
Turn right onto Springdale Drive
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Springdale Drive
13
Turn right onto SC 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 72 East
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
15
Merge onto I 26
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 26
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 26
Toward Spartanburg
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 28
Toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto US 221
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 221
19
Continue on US 221
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South Church Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 221; SC 56
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 39m duration and 114.2-mile length, this trip is easily completed in a single day, so consider leaving in the morning to maximize your daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $18, you can be flexible with your timing. Pay attention to the longest stretch of 32.2 miles on US 25, which offers a good opportunity for a steady drive without frequent intersections. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto I-26, to ensure a smooth journey.
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 57.1 miles from Springdale, SC, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.2 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 25 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.1 miles or 1h 26m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spartanburg, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Springdale, 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 Springdale, SC
This is one driving day of about 114.2 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Springdale, 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 US 25 for about 32.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.1 miles from Springdale, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 105.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Springdale Road
Turn sharp right onto Springdale Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
US 221; SC 72
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; SC 72
Navigation decision point
5
80.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
7
82.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m 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
105.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m 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
$17.86 one way
$35.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.53 | $39.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.21 | $50.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.3 | 0 | $11.99 | $5.48 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $9.99 | $4.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.99 | $7.31 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Morning in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Greenwood, SC
57 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
36 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
2h 39m 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...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 114.2
Caution: Hazardous Conditions on Trails
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a highway-focused profile, with 74% of the drive occurring on faster roads like US 25 and I-26. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.2 miles on US 25, offering a sustained period of highway driving before potentially transitioning to other main roads. The journey is characterized by its efficiency and directness, largely avoiding slower, more winding local roads. Expect a consistent pace as you navigate these primary arteries.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.2 mi on US 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and I 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Springdale Road.
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 2h 39m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Springdale Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 52.4 miles (US 221; SC 72): Navigation decision point; at 80.4 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 Springdale, SC to Spartanburg, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Moore along the way.
Moore
105.6 mi in
|
~2h 24m
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 2h 39m. Total distance: 114.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.2 miles on US 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Springdale Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 52.4 miles (US 221; SC 72): Navigation decision point; at 80.4 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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