How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Saxon, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Saxon, SC is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson County Airport and Saxon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport and Saxon.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
47.7 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 295 New Cut Rd
126 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SC 295 New Cut Rd
1123 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto New Cut Road
1.2 km · 2 min · New Cut Road
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Turn right onto Sibley Street
2957 ft · 2 min · Sibley Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
10 m · 2 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson County Airport and Saxon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Liberty Highway
Merge slight left
47.7 mi · 00h 58m
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 Saxon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson County Airport to Saxon?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Gantt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Anderson County Airport and 30.1 miles from Saxon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson County Airport and Sunny near Saxon.
Stop Ideas Near Gantt
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 Gantt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Saxon. Straight-line distance: 53.02 mi (85.33 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 Saxon
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 34.9612300, -81.9673300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saxon (-81.96733, 34.96123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.43 | $18.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.18 | $20.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
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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