Nashville to Spartanburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

285.1 miles 458.9 km · straight line
352.4 miles actual route 567.2 km · driving distance
6h 48min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Spartanburg?

The distance from Nashville to Spartanburg is 285.1 miles (458.9 km) as the crow flies. Spartanburg is located ESE of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 352.4 miles, taking about 6h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Nashville 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nashville 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 Nashville to Spartanburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 48min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 10min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 28min $42–$123* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Spartanburg

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 95 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 87.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM