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

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Utica, SC is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.08 mi
00h 43m
Flight
17.92 mi
28.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.92 mi
Kilometers
28.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.08 mi
Kilometers
38.76 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utica
Fri, Nov 6, 3:24 PM EST
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Fri, Nov 6, 4:07 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-11-06T14:41
Arrive Utica
Fri, Nov 6, 3:24 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anderson County Airport
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pendleton
SC

Town in South Carolina, USA

From Anderson County Airport
12.1 mi
00h 21m
To Utica
12.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 sharp left onto Highway 24

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Highway 24

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 187

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Highway 187

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 24

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Highway 24

  6. 6

    Continue on West Oak Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Oak Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Coneross Creek Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Coneross Creek Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Friendship Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Friendship Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wells Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wells Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Goddard Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Goddard Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Padgett Street

    1125 ft · 53 sec · Padgett Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hope Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Hope Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hope Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 24
10.1 mi · 42%
Friendship Road
3.66 mi · 15%
Coneross Creek Road
3.4 mi · 14%
Highway 187
2.76 mi · 11%
West Oak Highway
1.42 mi · 6%
Wells Highway
0.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 24

Continue on Highway 24

7.29 mi · 00h 12m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
00h 21m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
7:04 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anderson County Airport and Mostly Sunny near Utica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Anderson County Airport and 12.1 miles from Utica.

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

The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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

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

RAIL

Clemson

6 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Greenville

41 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Toccoa

51 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Spartanburg

84 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Utica. Straight-line distance: 17.92 mi (28.84 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 Utica

Utica is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6781600, -82.9315400
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Utica (-82.93154, 34.67816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.06
Round trip
$6.12
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $3.06 $6.12
Mid-grade $4.06 $3.45 $6.90
Premium $4.46 $3.79 $7.57
Diesel $5.72 $4.86 $9.72

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and Utica. The current time is 14:41:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.