How far is Anderson, SC from Cayce, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Cayce, SC is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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 02h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Cayce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Cayce.
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Start on East Whitner Street
10 m · 9 sec · East Whitner Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1241 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East River Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · East River Street
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Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway
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Continue on Anderson Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247
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Continue on Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road
548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn right onto Highway 418
9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on McCarter Road
940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road
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Take the ramp right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 302: Columbia Airport, Cayce
924 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Tarrytown Lane
106 m · 16 sec · Tarrytown Lane
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Turn sharp left onto Airport Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard
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Turn right onto Glenn Street
2479 ft · 2 min · Glenn Street
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Turn left onto Middleton Street
50 m · 6 sec · Middleton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middleton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Cayce.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anderson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cayce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Cayce?
The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Anderson and 59.7 miles from Cayce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Anderson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cayce.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Cayce. Straight-line distance: 97.39 mi (156.74 km).
#1 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cayce
City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,994 |
| Coordinates | 33.9657100, -81.0739800 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cayce (-81.07398, 33.96571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.68 | $33.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.65 | $37.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.12 | $40.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.68 | $47.35 |
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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