Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Chesterfield, SC

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

120.8 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 20m ★

6 AM

2h 30m

8 AM

2h 50m

10 AM

2h 37m

12 PM

2h 35m

3 PM

2h 38m

5 PM

2h 49m

8 PM

2h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Spartanburg to Chesterfield, expect a 120.8-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. This route serves as a perfect one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $19 for the trip, making it a cost-effective way to traverse the Southeast. Because the path relies heavily on local roads rather than major interstates, you will want to keep your schedule flexible. It is a straightforward drive that connects two distinct parts of South Carolina, providing a steady pace for those looking to avoid heavy highway traffic.

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

60.4 miles from Spartanburg, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that favors winding backroads over the monotony of high-speed interstates. With only 2% of the trip consisting of highway travel, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating roads like the Jonesville Lockhart Highway, Lancaster Highway, and Pageland Highway. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along a 28.5-mile segment of the Jonesville Lockhart Highway, which offers a consistent rhythm before the route shifts into more technical turns. The character of the road demands your full attention, as the lack of major highway mileage means you will be closely engaged with the local landscape throughout the duration of the drive.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jonesville Lockhart Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 221; SC 56 / North Church Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 120.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 221; SC 56 / North Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles (SC 9 / Lancaster Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 221; SC 56 / North Church Street

Depart onto US 221; SC 56 / North Church Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

2.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street

Turn right onto US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

51.4 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | SC 9 / Lancaster Highway

Turn right onto SC 9 / Lancaster Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

80.4 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | SC 9

Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

120.8 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jonesville Lockhart Highway	28.5 mi	33m
Lancaster Highway	23.6 mi	29m
Pageland Highway	22 mi	25m
Main Street	17.7 mi	20m
South Pine Street	7 mi	10m
Lancaster Bypass	5.3 mi	6m
Furman L Fendley Highway	5.3 mi	7m
J A Cochran Bypass	3.8 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Jonesville Lockhart Highway — 28.5 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and Chesterfield, SC.

Start on US 221; SC 56

0.2 mi · 49 sec · North Church Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto SC 56

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Henry Street

Turn right onto SC 56

1.3 mi · 2 min · Union Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Forest Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Forest Avenue

Turn right onto US 176; SC 9

7.0 mi · 10 min · South Pine Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 176

2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass

Continue on US 176

5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway

Turn left onto S-44-12

238 ft · 4 sec · West Springs Highway

Continue on S-44-12

1.1 mi · 1 min · Forest Street

At end of road, turn right onto SC 9

0.6 mi · 37 sec · South Main Street

Continue on SC 9; SC 18

0.6 mi · 41 sec · Jonesville Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9; SC 18

141 ft · 1 sec · Jonesville Highway

Turn straight onto SC 9

29 mi · 33 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway

Turn right onto US 321; SC 9

3.8 mi · 4 min · J A Cochran Bypass

Turn right onto SC 9

20 mi · 24 min · Lancaster Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9

3.9 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Highway

Continue on SC 9

5.3 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

Take the exit onto SC 9

0.1 mi · 18 sec · SC 9

Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9

276 ft · 7 sec · SC 9

Merge onto SC 9

22 mi · 25 min · Pageland Highway

Continue on SC 9

0.1 mi · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street

Continue on SC 9

0.4 mi · 27 sec · McGregor Street

Continue on SC 9

18 mi · 20 min · Main Street

Turn left onto SC 145

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Page Street

Turn right onto Main Street

70 ft · 1 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

For a smooth experience, aim to depart early in the morning to take full advantage of the daylight while navigating the local road network. Since the trip is relatively short, you only need to plan for one major stop to refuel or stretch your legs, giving you plenty of flexibility in your itinerary. Keep in mind that because this is a turn-heavy drive, it is wise to pace yourself through the more winding sections of the Pageland Highway rather than rushing. Always verify your fuel levels before heading out, as the local nature of these roads might mean fewer immediate service options compared to a major interstate route. Enjoy the freedom of a shorter travel time that lets you arrive in Chesterfield with plenty of your day still ahead of you.

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 60.4 miles from Spartanburg, SC, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.4 miles or 1h 18m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesterfield, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Spartanburg, SC

This is one driving day of about 120.8 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spartanburg, 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 Jonesville Lockhart Highway for about 28.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.4 mi from Spartanburg, SC · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belmont, NC

60 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Belmont, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Spartanburg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chesterfield, SC

The final approach into Chesterfield, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chesterfield, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.33 one way

$38.67 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$21.06	$42.13
premium	$4.78	$22.72	$45.45
diesel	$5.64	$26.84	$53.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.2	$12.68	$5.80
Efficient EV	30.2	$10.57	$4.83
EV Truck/SUV	48.3	$16.91	$7.73

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Spartanburg, SC

Evening in Spartanburg on Sunday

Local time

5:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chesterfield, SC

Evening in Chesterfield on Sunday

Local time

5:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Belmont, NC

60 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

1 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

2h 30m 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 Chesterfield, SC covers 120.8 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jonesville Lockhart Highway, Lancaster Highway, Pageland Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 60.4 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 $19.33 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Spartanburg, SC to Chesterfield, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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