Origin
Spartanburg, SC
Afternoon in Spartanburg on Saturday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Batesburg, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
85.6 mi
138 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 50m
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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Batesburg, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Batesburg, SC covers 85.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, South Carolina Highway 391, Summerland Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.8 miles from Spartanburg, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 43 mi | 46m |
| South Carolina Highway 391 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Summerland Highway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| North Church Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| Prosperity Highway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| C R Koon Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Wilson Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Summerland Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 43 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and Batesburg, SC.
1
Start on US 221; SC 56
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Church Street
2
Continue on US 221
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 221
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
4
Merge onto I 26
43 mi
·
46 min
·
I 26
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 72
Toward SC 121: Newberry
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto SC 121
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 121
7
Turn left onto US 76
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Wilson Road
8
Continue on US 76
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
C R Koon Highway
9
Continue on US 76
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wheeler Avenue
10
Turn right onto Grace Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Grace Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto SC 391
486 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Turn right onto SC 391
288 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broad Street
13
Continue on SC 391
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McNeary Street
14
Continue on SC 391
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
South Carolina Highway 391
15
Continue on SC 391
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Prosperity Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto SC 391
390 ft
·
13 sec
·
Summerland Highway
17
Continue on SC 391
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Summerland Highway
18
Continue on SC 391
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Summerland Avenue
19
Continue on SC 391
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mitchell Street
20
Turn right onto SC 23
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Church Street
21
Arrive at destination
SC 23
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.8 miles from Spartanburg, SC, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.8 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesburg, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Spartanburg, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spartanburg, SC
This is one driving day of about 85.6 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Spartanburg, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 43 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 51.6 and 74.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward SC 121: Newberry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 72
Toward SC 121: Newberry
4
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Grace Street
Turn right onto Grace Street
Navigation decision point
5
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
SC 391 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto SC 391 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
SC 391 / Broad Street
Turn right onto SC 391 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
74.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
SC 391 / Summerland Highway
Enter roundabout onto SC 391 / Summerland Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.39 one way
$26.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.64 | $29.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.84 | $31.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.98 | $5.48 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Batesburg, SC
Afternoon in Batesburg on Saturday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 54m 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
Caution: Hazardous Conditions on Trails
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
85.6 mi in 1h 54m, mostly highway — 43 mi of that is on I 26.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and South Carolina Highway 391. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 51.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 51.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.9 miles (Grace Street): Navigation decision point; at 62.1 miles (SC 391 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 85.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43 miles on I 26. 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 51.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.9 miles (Grace Street): Navigation decision point; at 62.1 miles (SC 391 / South Main 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 Batesburg, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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