Origin
Travelers Rest, SC
Morning in Travelers Rest on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Travelers Rest, 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
57m
Distance
32 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Travelers Rest, SC
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Spartanburg, SC
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Trip Overview
Travelers Rest to Spartanburg is 32 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Wade Hampton Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within South Carolina for the entire journey, making it a simple and quick trip. Expect a local road experience rather than an open highway feel. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a short hop between two points in the Southeast region without significant travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wade Hampton Boulevard | 9.8 mi | 16m |
| State Park Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| Warren H Abernathy Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Spartanburg Highway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Reid School Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| W O Ezell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Greenville Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Saint John Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wade Hampton Boulevard
— 9.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Travelers Rest, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on Center Street
83 ft
·
9 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn left onto US 276
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto South Poinsett Highway
273 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Poinsett Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto State Park Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Park Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight left onto Reid School Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Reid School Road
6
Turn left onto US 29
9.8 mi
·
16 min
·
Wade Hampton Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 29
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenville Highway
8
Continue on US 29
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Spartanburg Highway
9
Continue on US 29
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Warren H Abernathy Highway
10
Continue on US 29
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
W O Ezell Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 29
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto US 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint John Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto US 221; SC 56
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Church Street
14
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
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Travelers Rest, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 276 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 276 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Poinsett Highway
Turn left onto South Poinsett Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Park Road
Turn right onto State Park Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 29 / Wade Hampton Boulevard
Turn left onto US 29 / Wade Hampton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
31.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 29 / West Saint John Street
Turn left onto US 29 / West Saint John Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$10.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 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 | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
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
Spartanburg, SC
Morning in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
1 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
57m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway segments contributing to the total mileage. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles along Wade Hampton Boulevard. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this trip, so be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. The drive progresses through local environments, requiring your attention to navigation and traffic signals.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Wade Hampton Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 276 / South Main 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 57m drive. You will face about 6 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 (US 276 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Poinsett Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (State Park Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 57m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Wade Hampton Boulevard. 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 (US 276 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Poinsett Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (State Park Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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