How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Lake Secession, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Lake Secession, SC is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.41 mi
00h 39m
Flight
15.92 mi
25.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.92 mi
Kilometers
25.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.41 mi
Kilometers
34.46 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Secession
Fri, Nov 6, 4:15 PM EST
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Fri, Nov 6, 4:54 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-11-06T15:36
Arrive Lake Secession
Fri, Nov 6, 4:15 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anderson County Airport
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Homeland Park
SC

Census-designated place in Anderson County, South Carolina

From Anderson County Airport
10.7 mi
00h 19m
To Lake Secession
10.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Abbeville Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 413

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 413

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Flat Rock Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Flat Rock Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Secession Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lake Secession Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto McGill Circle

    2362 ft · 2 min · McGill Circle

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Walkers Corner

    1151 ft · 51 sec · Walkers Corner

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Felker Circle

    653 ft · 29 sec · Felker Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Felker Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Abbeville Highway
9.64 mi · 45%
Flat Rock Road
3.56 mi · 17%
Highway 28 Bypass
2.17 mi · 10%
Highway 413
1.58 mi · 7%
West Whitner Street
1 mi · 5%
Airport Road
0.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Abbeville Highway

Turn right onto Abbeville Highway

9.64 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homeland Park
00h 19m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
7:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anderson County Airport and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Lake Secession.

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 Secession?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Homeland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Anderson County Airport and 10.7 miles from Lake Secession.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anderson County Airport and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Lake Secession.

Stop Ideas Near Homeland Park

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

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

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Clemson

29 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Greenville

49 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Toccoa

62 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
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Spartanburg

86 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Lake Secession. Straight-line distance: 15.92 mi (25.62 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 Lake Secession

Lake Secession is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.2845500, -82.5945700
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Lake Secession (-82.59457, 34.28455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.06 $3.08 $6.17
Premium $4.46 $3.39 $6.77
Diesel $5.72 $4.34 $8.69

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and Lake Secession. The current time is 15:36:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.