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

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Jackson, SC is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
111.31 mi
02h 50m
Flight
96.52 mi
155.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.52 mi
Kilometers
155.34 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.31 mi
Kilometers
179.13 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Wed, May 13, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-05-12T20:38
Arrive Jackson
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson County Airport
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
McCormick
SC

Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina

From Anderson County Airport
55.7 mi
01h 25m
To Jackson
55.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on State Highway 28

    720 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 28

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Abbeville Highway

    12.3 mi · 18 min · Abbeville Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Highway 28

    13.9 mi · 21 min · North Highway 28

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on South Highway 28

    20.2 mi · 28 min · South Highway 28

  12. 12

    Continue on Cedar Street

    867 ft · 21 sec · Cedar Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Mine Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Mine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 28 South

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 28 South

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    3054 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Mine Street

    158 m · 8 sec · South Mine Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 28 South

    20.5 mi · 31 min · Highway 28 South

  18. 18

    Continue on Furys Ferry Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Furys Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Furys Ferry Road

    84 m · 6 sec · Furys Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Furys Ferry Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Furys Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Washington Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Greene Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Greene Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Boundary Street

    131 m · 10 sec · East Boundary Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Sand Bar Ferry Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Sand Bar Ferry Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Beech Island Avenue

    757 ft · 17 sec · Beech Island Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Atomic Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Atomic Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Silverton Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · North Silverton Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    111 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Goforth Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Goforth Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goforth Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 28 South
24 mi · 22%
South Highway 28
20.2 mi · 18%
North Highway 28
13.9 mi · 13%
Abbeville Highway
12.3 mi · 11%
Atomic Road
9.56 mi · 9%
Furys Ferry Road
6.97 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Highway 28 South

Continue on Highway 28 South

20.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
96.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCormick
01h 25m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anderson County Airport and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

McCormick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Anderson County Airport and 55.6 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McCormick

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

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

RAIL

Clemson

100 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Greenville

105 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Columbia

116 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 96.52 mi (155.34 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
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#2 Jackson

Town in Aiken County, South Carolina

Population1,762
Coordinates33.3254200, -81.7878900
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Jackson (-81.78789, 33.32542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.87 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.13
7.86 gal · 29.74 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.57 $31.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.41 $34.81
Premium $4.78 $18.78 $37.56
Diesel $5.62 $22.10 $44.20

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and Jackson. The current time is 20:38:19.

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.