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

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Ladson, SC is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.7 mi
04h 12m
Flight
182.11 mi
293.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.11 mi
Kilometers
293.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.7 mi
Kilometers
345.52 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ladson
Sun, May 3, 9:59 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Sun, May 3, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-05-03T05:47
Arrive Ladson
Sun, May 3, 9:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:36 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
Irmo
SC

Town

From Anderson County Airport
107.3 mi
02h 06m
To Ladson
107.4 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    95 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward College Park Road, Ladson

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto College Park Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · College Park Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Ladson Road

    2988 ft · 1 min · Ladson Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Stoney Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
95 mi · 44%
Golden Strip Freeway
78.7 mi · 37%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 5%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Belton Highway
4.67 mi · 2%
Highway 247
3.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

95 mi · 01h 44m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
182.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irmo
02h 06m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anderson County Airport and Mostly Clear near Ladson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Anderson County Airport and 107.4 miles from Ladson.

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

The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Irmo

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

17 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

54 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

85 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

119 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Ladson. Straight-line distance: 182.11 mi (293.08 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
Ladson

#2 Ladson

Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.

Population13,790
Coordinates32.9857300, -80.1098100
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Ladson (-80.10981, 32.98573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.68 L · about $30.02
Round trip
$60.05
15.16 gal · 57.36 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.02 $60.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.57 $67.14
Premium $4.78 $36.22 $72.43
Diesel $5.62 $42.63 $85.26

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and Ladson. The current time is 05:47:01.

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.