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

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Darlington, SC is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.19 mi
03h 56m
Flight
162.05 mi
260.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.05 mi
Kilometers
260.79 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.19 mi
Kilometers
314.12 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Darlington
Wed, May 27, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Wed, May 27, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-05-27T02:10
Arrive Darlington
Wed, May 27, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson County Airport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Little Mountain
SC

City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Anderson County Airport
97.5 mi
01h 58m
To Darlington
97.7 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Airport Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  4. 4

    Continue on West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    2422 ft · 33 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Murray Avenue

    662 ft · 20 sec · South Murray Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · West Shockley Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  15. 15

    Continue on Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  18. 18

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 401, SC 403: Timmonsville, Darlington

    1645 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lamar Highway

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Lamar Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamar Highway

    43 m · 3 sec · Lamar Highway

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Lamar Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lamar Highway

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Harry Byrd Highway

    77 m · 4 sec · Harry Byrd Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Pearl Street

    3074 ft · 52 sec · Pearl Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
78 mi · 40%
I 20 East
66.6 mi · 34%
Lamar Highway
10.3 mi · 5%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 5%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Belton Highway
4.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

66.3 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
162.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Mountain
01h 58m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anderson County Airport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Darlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Little Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.5 miles from Anderson County Airport and 97.7 miles from Darlington.

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

The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Darlington.

Stop Ideas Near Little Mountain

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Little Mountain, 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 Little Mountain.

RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

97 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

100 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Darlington. Straight-line distance: 162.05 mi (260.79 km).

Anderson County Airport

#1 Anderson County Airport

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

Population194,692
Coordinates34.4948300, -82.7087500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Darlington

#2 Darlington

City in South Carolina

Population5,901
Coordinates34.2998800, -79.8761700
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Darlington (-79.87617, 34.29988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.07 L · about $27.29
Round trip
$54.58
13.78 gal · 52.14 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.29 $54.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.52 $61.03
Premium $4.78 $32.92 $65.84
Diesel $5.62 $38.75 $77.50

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 · May 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and Darlington. The current time is 02:10:42.

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.