How far is Aiken, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?

The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 104 miles (167.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.02 mi
02h 29m
Flight
85.89 mi
138.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.89 mi
Kilometers
138.22 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.02 mi
Kilometers
167.41 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Fri, Apr 24, 2:55 PM EDT
Return by in Aiken
Fri, Apr 24, 5:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aiken
2026-04-24T12:26
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Fri, Apr 24, 2:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aiken
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenwood
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Aiken
51.1 mi
01h 14m
To Anderson County Airport
52.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Anderson County Airport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Anderson County Airport.

  1. 1

    Start on Chesterfield Street South

    118 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  2. 2

    Continue on Chesterfield Street South

    532 ft · 20 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Richland Avenue West

    1140 ft · 37 sec · Richland Avenue West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Laurens Street Northwest

    2780 ft · 47 sec · Laurens Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Laurens Street Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Laurens Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Edgefield Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 19

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bauskett Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Bauskett Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    27.1 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Scotch Cross Road West

    2574 ft · 40 sec · Scotch Cross Road West

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 225

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 225

  13. 13

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Nixon Circle

    2970 ft · 53 sec · Nixon Circle

  15. 15

    Continue on Taggart Avenue

    2255 ft · 42 sec · Taggart Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 225

    2783 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 225

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 72

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1909 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Court Square

    141 m · 9 sec · Court Square

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    919 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 28

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 28

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on North Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Highway 28

  25. 25

    Continue on Abbeville Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Abbeville Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Highway 28

    660 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 28

  27. 27

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    2483 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  32. 32

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  33. 33

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  34. 34

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Anderson County Airport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Abbeville Highway
12.3 mi · 12%
Highway 28
11.4 mi · 11%
Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 10%
Augusta Road
5.21 mi · 5%
Bauskett Street
3.92 mi · 4%
Highway 19
3.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

27.1 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 14m from Aiken
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aiken and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Aiken and 52.9 miles from Anderson County Airport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.54 one way or $29.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood.

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Greenville

77 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

83 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Spartanburg

87 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Columbia

106 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 85.89 mi (138.22 km).

Aiken

#1 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

Population31,121
Coordinates33.5604200, -81.7195500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Anderson County Airport

#2 Anderson County Airport

A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Population194,692
Coordinates34.4948300, -82.7087500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesterfield Street South (-81.719543, 33.560418)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.9 L · about $14.54
Round trip
$29.07
7.34 gal · 27.8 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.54 $29.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.25 $32.51
Premium $4.78 $17.54 $35.07
Diesel $5.62 $20.64 $41.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Aiken and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 12:26:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.