How far is Anderson County Airport, SC from Valley Falls, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Valley Falls, SC is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.94 mi
01h 21m
Flight
55.07 mi
88.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.07 mi
Kilometers
88.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.94 mi
Kilometers
99.69 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Falls
Fri, Nov 6, 10:32 AM EST
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Fri, Nov 6, 11:54 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-11-06T09:11
Arrive Valley Falls
Fri, Nov 6, 10:32 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson County Airport
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Gantt
SC

Town

From Anderson County Airport
30.9 mi
00h 40m
To Valley Falls
31 mi
00h 40m

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
73°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Liberty Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    47.7 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 176: Spartanburg, Inman

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Pine Street

    2990 ft · 54 sec · North Pine Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley Falls Road

    910 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Valley Falls Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Falls Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    836 ft · 28 sec · 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lolo Road

    884 ft · 39 sec · Lolo Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lolo Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Highway
52.8 mi · 85%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.79 mi · 6%
Valley Falls Road
1.6 mi · 3%
Michelin Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Airport Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Highway 24
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gantt
00h 40m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
3:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anderson County Airport and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Valley Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 30.9 miles from Anderson County Airport and 31 miles from Valley Falls.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anderson County Airport and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Valley Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Gantt

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gantt and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gantt.

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Greenville

6 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

39 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Spartanburg

48 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Toccoa

87 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Valley Falls. Straight-line distance: 55.07 mi (88.62 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 Valley Falls

Valley Falls is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0159500, -81.9748300
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Valley Falls (-81.97483, 35.01595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.82
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $7.91 $15.82
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.89 $17.78
Premium $4.49 $9.78 $19.57
Diesel $5.73 $12.49 $24.98

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and Valley Falls. The current time is 09:11:23.

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.