Bristol, Tennessee to Spartanburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

114.6 miles 184.4 km · straight line
143.2 miles estimated 230.5 km · driving distance
2h 53min estimated drive time
$14 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
173° S bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Spartanburg?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Spartanburg is 114.6 miles (184.4 km) as the crow flies. Spartanburg is located S of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 143.2 miles, taking about 2h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee and Spartanburg in South Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Tennessee and Spartanburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bristol, Tennessee to Spartanburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 53min $14 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 28min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 44min $17–$50* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Spartanburg

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m elevation
Spartanburg
34.95°N, 81.93°W
America/New_York
246m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 38 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 217.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients