Chattanooga to Spartanburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

191.3 miles 307.8 km · straight line
239.1 miles estimated 384.8 km · driving distance
4h 49min estimated drive time
$23 - $28 estimated fuel cost
~53min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Spartanburg?

The distance from Chattanooga to Spartanburg is 191.3 miles (307.8 km) as the crow flies. Spartanburg is located E of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 239.1 miles, taking about 4h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to Spartanburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 49min $23 - $28 Flexible stops
Fly ~53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 47min $19–$36* Budget
Train ~4h 35min $29–$84* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Spartanburg

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m 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 64 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 130.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients