How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Chester, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Chester, SC is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson County Airport and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport and Chester.
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Start on the route
89 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Airport Road
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Turn right onto Highway 24
1 km · 1 min · Highway 24
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Continue on West Whitner Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street
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Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass
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Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
2422 ft · 33 sec · Pearman Dairy Road
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Turn left onto South Murray Avenue
662 ft · 20 sec · South Murray Avenue
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Turn right onto West Shockley Ferry Road
2 mi · 2 min · West Shockley Ferry Road
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Turn right onto East River Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street
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Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway
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Continue on Anderson Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247
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Continue on Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road
548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn right onto Highway 418
9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on McCarter Road
940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road
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Take the ramp right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire
1115 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 72 East
13.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 72 East
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Continue on Church Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Union Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Carlisle Whitmire Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Carlisle Whitmire Highway
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Continue on Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard
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Continue on Carlisle Chester Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Chester Highway
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Continue on West End Road
13.6 mi · 20 min · West End Road
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Continue on West End Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West End Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West End Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson County Airport and Chester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
22.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anderson County Airport and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson County Airport to Chester?
The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Laurens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Anderson County Airport and 53.6 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Anderson County Airport and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Laurens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Chester. Straight-line distance: 86.23 mi (138.77 km).
#1 Anderson County Airport
A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.
| Population | 194,692 |
| Coordinates | 34.4948300, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,363 |
| Coordinates | 34.7048600, -81.2142600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-81.21426, 34.70486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $14.97 | $29.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.26 | $42.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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