How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Lake City, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Lake City, SC is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson County Airport and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport and Lake City.
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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
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Huger Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Millwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue
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Continue on Devine Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street
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Continue on Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert E Graham Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Robert E Graham Freeway
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Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway
13 mi · 17 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue on Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Turbeville Highway
12.9 mi · 16 min · Turbeville Highway
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Acline Avenue
732 ft · 18 sec · South Acline Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Acline Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson County Airport and Lake City.
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
55.8 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Anderson County Airport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson County Airport to Lake City?
The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Chapin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.9 miles from Anderson County Airport and 101.2 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.24 one way or $56.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Anderson County Airport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Chapin
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 Chapin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 174.21 mi (280.37 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 Lake City
City in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 33.8710000, -79.7553500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-79.75535, 33.871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.58 | $63.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.07 | $68.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.10 | $80.20 |
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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