How far is Anderson, SC from Dentsville, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Dentsville, SC is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
122.69 mi
02h 30m
Flight
101.25 mi
162.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.25 mi
Kilometers
162.95 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.69 mi
Kilometers
197.45 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dentsville
Sun, Apr 26, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Sun, Apr 26, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-26T04:53
Arrive Dentsville
Sun, Apr 26, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
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
Joanna
SC

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

From Anderson
61.3 mi
01h 15m
To Dentsville
61.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Dentsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Dentsville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Whitner Street

    10 m · 9 sec · East Whitner Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1241 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East River Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East River Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  9. 9

    Continue on Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  10. 10

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

    548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  12. 12

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Two Notch Road

    1558 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Two Notch Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Two Notch Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Dentsville.

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
78 mi · 64%
I 20 East
10 mi · 8%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 8%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 5%
Belton Highway
4.67 mi · 4%
East River Street
3.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Merge slight left

55.2 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
01h 15m from Anderson
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anderson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dentsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Dentsville?

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Anderson and 61.4 miles from Dentsville.

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

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dentsville.

Stop Ideas Near Joanna

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

61 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

74 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Clemson

98 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Dentsville. Straight-line distance: 101.25 mi (162.95 km).

Anderson

#1 Anderson

City in South Carolina

Population27,701
Coordinates34.5034400, -82.6501300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Dentsville

#2 Dentsville

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

Population14,062
Coordinates34.0640400, -80.9581500
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson (-82.65013, 34.50344)
End: Dentsville (-80.95815, 34.06404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.39 L · about $17.15
Round trip
$34.30
8.66 gal · 32.78 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.15 $34.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.78 $20.69 $41.38
Diesel $5.62 $24.35 $48.70

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Dentsville. The current time is 04:53:13.

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.