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

The driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Wellford, SC is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.32 mi
01h 12m
Flight
46.53 mi
74.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.53 mi
Kilometers
74.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.32 mi
Kilometers
89.03 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 PM EDT
Return by in Anderson County Airport
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson County Airport
2026-04-19T11:16
Arrive Wellford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Powdersville
SC

Unincorporated community in Montana, United States

From Anderson County Airport
27.7 mi
00h 36m
To Wellford
27.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford

    39 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Warren H Abernathy Highway

    876 ft · 21 sec · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Spartanburg Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Spartanburg Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Spartanburg Highway

    930 ft · 23 sec · Spartanburg Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spartanburg Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Highway
46.2 mi · 84%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.79 mi · 7%
Spartanburg Highway
2.27 mi · 4%
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

44.7 mi · 00h 55m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powdersville
00h 36m from Anderson County Airport
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Anderson County Airport and Chance Rain Showers near Wellford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Powdersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Anderson County Airport and 27.7 miles from Wellford.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Anderson County Airport and Chance Rain Showers near Wellford.

Stop Ideas Near Powdersville

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

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

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Greenville

10 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

33 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Toccoa

80 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson County Airport and Wellford. Straight-line distance: 46.53 mi (74.88 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
Wellford

#2 Wellford

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,774
Coordinates34.9509500, -82.1059400
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson County Airport (-82.70875, 34.49483)
End: Wellford (-82.10594, 34.95095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.64 $17.27
Premium $4.78 $9.32 $18.63
Diesel $5.62 $10.97 $21.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson County Airport and Wellford. The current time is 11:16:38.

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.