Charlotte to Spartanburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

64.5 miles 103.8 km · straight line
72.9 miles actual route 117.4 km · driving distance
1h 33min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Spartanburg?

The distance from Charlotte to Spartanburg is 64.5 miles (103.8 km) as the crow flies. Spartanburg is located WSW of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 72.9 miles, taking about 1h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina and Spartanburg in South Carolina.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Charlotte and Spartanburg. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Spartanburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 33min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 52min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Spartanburg

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 386.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM