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

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Pendleton, SC is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.43 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.65 mi
18.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.65 mi
Kilometers
18.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.43 mi
Kilometers
24.83 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pendleton
Sat, May 2, 9:19 PM EDT
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Sat, May 2, 9:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-05-02T20:53
Arrive Pendleton
Sat, May 2, 9:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anderson County Airport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Anderson
SC

City in South Carolina

From Anderson County Airport
7.7 mi
00h 13m
To Pendleton
7.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1228 ft · 31 sec · West Whitner Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Standridge Road

    763 ft · 29 sec · Standridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pearman Dairy Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 76, SC 28

    889 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Clemson Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Clemson Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Clemson Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Clemson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Clemson Boulevard

    936 ft · 18 sec · Clemson Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 76

    3098 ft · 1 min · Highway 76

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Mechanic Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Mechanic Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Queen Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Queen Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Queen Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clemson Boulevard
4.08 mi · 26%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.41 mi · 22%
Clemson Highway
3.24 mi · 21%
South Mechanic Street
1.34 mi · 9%
Michelin Boulevard
0.75 mi · 5%
Airport Road
0.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Clemson Boulevard

Continue on Clemson Boulevard

3.9 mi · 00h 06m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anderson
00h 13m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Anderson County Airport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pendleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Anderson County Airport and 7.7 miles from Pendleton.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Anderson County Airport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pendleton.

Stop Ideas Near Anderson

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

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

RAIL

Clemson

27 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Greenville

45 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Toccoa

63 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Spartanburg

82 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 11.65 mi (18.75 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
Pendleton

#2 Pendleton

Town in South Carolina, USA

Population3,313
Coordinates34.6517700, -82.7837500
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Pendleton (-82.78375, 34.65177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.06 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.28
1.08 gal · 4.12 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.14 $4.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.78 $2.58 $5.16
Diesel $5.62 $3.04 $6.07

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 Pendleton. The current time is 20:53:33.

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.