Cleveland, Tennessee to Spartanburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

167.1 miles 269 km · straight line
209 miles estimated 336.3 km · driving distance
4h 12min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Spartanburg?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Spartanburg is 167.1 miles (269 km) as the crow flies. Spartanburg is located E of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 209 miles, taking about 4h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, 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. 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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, Tennessee to Spartanburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 12min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 2min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 59min $25–$73* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Tennessee & Spartanburg

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m 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 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 149 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients