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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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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Continue on State Highway 28
720 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 28
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Turn right onto Abbeville Highway
12.3 mi · 18 min · Abbeville Highway
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Continue on North Highway 28
13.9 mi · 21 min · North Highway 28
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Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 28 Bypass
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Continue on South Highway 28
20.2 mi · 28 min · South Highway 28
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Continue on Cedar Street
867 ft · 21 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on North Mine Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Mine Street
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Continue on Highway 28 South
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 28 South
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Continue on North Main Street
3054 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South Mine Street
158 m · 8 sec · South Mine Street
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Continue on Highway 28 South
20.5 mi · 31 min · Highway 28 South
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Continue on Furys Ferry Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Furys Ferry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Furys Ferry Road
84 m · 6 sec · Furys Ferry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Furys Ferry Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Furys Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Washington Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Washington Road
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Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Greene Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Greene Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Boundary Street
131 m · 10 sec · East Boundary Street
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Turn right onto Sand Bar Ferry Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Sand Bar Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Beech Island Avenue
757 ft · 17 sec · Beech Island Avenue
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Turn right onto Atomic Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · Atomic Road
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Turn right onto North Silverton Street
2572 ft · 1 min · North Silverton Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
111 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Goforth Street
22 m · 3 sec · Goforth Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCormick.
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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).
#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 Jackson
Town in Aiken County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,762 |
| Coordinates | 33.3254200, -81.7878900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-81.78789, 33.32542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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