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

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Union, SC is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.24 mi
01h 59m
Flight
63.56 mi
102.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.56 mi
Kilometers
102.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.24 mi
Kilometers
133.96 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson County Airport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fountain Inn
SC

City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States

From Anderson County Airport
41.6 mi
00h 59m
To Union
41.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto South Murray Avenue

    662 ft · 20 sec · South Murray Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · West Shockley Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  15. 15

    Continue on Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  18. 18

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    17.3 mi · 19 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 49

    112 m · 6 sec · State Highway 49

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 49

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 49

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 49

  26. 26

    Continue on Union Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Union Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Cross Keys Highway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Cross Keys Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Columbia-Asheville Highway

    1315 ft · 25 sec · Columbia-Asheville Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Keys Highway

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Cross Keys Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Pinckney Street

    17 m · 1 sec · North Pinckney Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pinckney Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
17.3 mi · 21%
Cross Keys Highway
13.8 mi · 17%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 12%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 7%
Union Highway
5.18 mi · 6%
Belton Highway
4.67 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

17.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain Inn
00h 59m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anderson County Airport and Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Fountain Inn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Anderson County Airport and 41.6 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anderson County Airport and Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Fountain Inn

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

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

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Greenville

27 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Spartanburg

38 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Clemson

58 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

105 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Union. Straight-line distance: 63.56 mi (102.29 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 Union

Township of Union County, New Jersey

Population8,045
Coordinates34.7154100, -81.6237100
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Union (-81.62371, 34.71541)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.12 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.29
5.88 gal · 22.24 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.65 $23.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.02 $26.04
Premium $4.78 $14.05 $28.09
Diesel $5.62 $16.53 $33.07

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and Union. The current time is 23:02:38.

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.