How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Pickens, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Pickens, SC is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson County Airport and Pickens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport and Pickens.
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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
1228 ft · 31 sec · West Whitner Street
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Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Standridge Road
763 ft · 29 sec · Standridge Road
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Turn left onto Pearman Dairy Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road
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Turn left onto Liberty Highway
10.9 mi · 17 min · Liberty Highway
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Turn left onto Barnette Road
1874 ft · 1 min · Barnette Road
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Turn sharp right onto Old Greenville Highway
1208 ft · 19 sec · Old Greenville Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Liberty Highway
66 m · 4 sec · Liberty Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Liberty Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway
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Continue on Moorefield Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Moorefield Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Moorefield Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Moorefield Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Moorefield Memorial Highway
47 m · 7 sec · Moorefield Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Moorefield Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Moorefield Memorial Highway
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Continue on Anderson Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on Anderson Drive
3086 ft · 54 sec · Anderson Drive
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Continue on Pickens Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pickens Drive
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Continue on Moorefield Memorial Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Moorefield Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pendleton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pendleton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pendleton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson County Airport and Pickens.
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.
Liberty Highway
Turn left onto Liberty Highway
10.9 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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 Sunny near Pickens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson County Airport to Pickens?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Anderson County Airport and 16 miles from Pickens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson County Airport and Sunny near Pickens.
Stop Ideas Near Pendleton
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 Pendleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Pickens. Straight-line distance: 26.85 mi (43.21 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 Pickens
City in South Carolina
| Population | 3,185 |
| Coordinates | 34.8834500, -82.7073600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pickens (-82.70736, 34.88345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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