How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Laurens, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Laurens, SC is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson County Airport and Laurens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport and Laurens.
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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 right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Belton Honea Path Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Belton Honea Path Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
2926 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Princeton Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left
12.4 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West
39 m · 2 sec · Highway 76 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West
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Continue on West Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
54 m · 10 sec · Caroline Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
91 m · 15 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto West Public Square
32 m · 5 sec · West Public Square
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Turn left onto Courthouse Public Square
49 m · 7 sec · Courthouse Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson County Airport and Laurens.
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.
Longest stretch
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12.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
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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 Laurens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson County Airport to Laurens?
The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Honea Path is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Anderson County Airport and 25.4 miles from Laurens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson County Airport and Mostly Sunny near Laurens.
Stop Ideas Near Honea Path
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 Honea Path.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Laurens. Straight-line distance: 39.55 mi (63.65 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 Laurens
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,852 |
| Coordinates | 34.4990100, -82.0142600 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurens (-82.01426, 34.49901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.07 | $20.13 |
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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