Origin
Spartanburg, SC
Afternoon in Spartanburg on Friday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Centerville, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
58.1 mi
94 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Centerville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Centerville, SC covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, Warren H Abernathy Highway, W O Ezell Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.1 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 58.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and Warren H Abernathy Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.1 miles on I 85.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Warren H Abernathy Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 29 / West Saint John 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 1h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 29 / West Saint John Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 29 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 29 / West Saint John Street
Turn left onto US 29 / West Saint John Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 29 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 29 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP Internationa...
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 21
Toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spartanburg, SC and Centerville, SC, road signs point toward Gsp International Airport and Anderson.
Gsp International Airport
8.7 mi in
|
~15m
Anderson
54.1 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 45.1 mi | 55m |
| Warren H Abernathy Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| W O Ezell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Saint John Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sullivan Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 45.1 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and Centerville, SC.
1
Start on US 221; SC 56
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Church Street
2
Turn left onto US 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint John Street
3
Turn right onto US 29
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 29
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
W O Ezell Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 29
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Warren H Abernathy Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport
7
Merge onto I 85
45 mi
·
55 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto US 178
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Highway
10
Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass
173 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 28 Bypass
11
Continue on 28 BYP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pearman Dairy Road
12
Turn right onto Sullivan Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sullivan Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto Dixon Road
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Dixon Road
14
Arrive at destination
Dixon Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.1 mi from Spartanburg, SC · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Spartanburg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Centerville, SC
The final approach into Centerville, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.09 one way
$18.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.93 | $19.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.75 | $21.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Centerville, SC
Afternoon in Centerville on Friday
Local time
12:40 PM
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
12 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
1h 17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Centerville, SC covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Warren H Abernathy Highway, W O Ezell Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.1 miles from Spartanburg, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 29 / West Saint John Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 29 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Spartanburg, SC and Centerville, SC, road signs point toward Gsp International Airport and Anderson.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cowpens National Battlefield.
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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