How far is Anderson, SC from Tega Cay, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Tega Cay, SC is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
127.1 mi
02h 50m
Flight
98.86 mi
159.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.86 mi
Kilometers
159.1 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.1 mi
Kilometers
204.55 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tega Cay
Wed, May 13, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Wed, May 13, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-05-12T21:42
Arrive Tega Cay
Wed, May 13, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Cowpens
SC

Town of the United States

From Anderson
63.5 mi
01h 25m
To Tega Cay
63.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Tega Cay.

  1. 1

    Start on East Whitner Street

    10 m · 5 sec · East Whitner Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2106 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Greenville Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Greenville Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 81 North

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 North

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 81

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 81

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 81

    663 ft · 15 sec · Highway 81

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    41.1 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    33.4 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill

    2272 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Mountain Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street

  12. 12

    Continue on York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road

  13. 13

    Continue on York Highway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on York Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Kings Creek Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Clover Highway

    1908 ft · 32 sec · Clover Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 55 West

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 55 West

  18. 18

    Continue on Kings Mountain Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Mountain Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bethel Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethel Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 55 East

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 55 East

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 557

    6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 557

  22. 22

    Continue on Charlotte Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Charlotte Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Youngblood Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Youngblood Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Zoar Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Zoar Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 160 West

    2169 ft · 55 sec · Highway 160 West

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Gold Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gold Hill Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Tega Cay Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Windward Drive

    1358 ft · 46 sec · Windward Drive

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Windward Drive

    85 m · 11 sec · Windward Drive

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Point Clear Drive

    81 m · 11 sec · Point Clear Drive

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Point Clear Drive

    2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Point Clear Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 81
75 mi · 59%
Highway 55 West
11.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 557
6.64 mi · 5%
Charlotte Highway
5.39 mi · 4%
York Road
4.88 mi · 4%
Highway 81 North
4.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 81

Merge slight left

41.1 mi · 00h 51m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cowpens
01h 25m from Anderson
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anderson and Mostly Sunny near Tega Cay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Tega Cay?

The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Cowpens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Anderson and 63.6 miles from Tega Cay.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.78 one way or $35.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anderson and Mostly Sunny near Tega Cay.

Stop Ideas Near Cowpens

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 Cowpens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cowpens Police Department
Scenic stop 3 mi away

Cowpens Police Department

Cowpens , SC
5332 N Main St, 5330 N Main St, Cowpens, SC 29330
Rating 3.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Museum,Police department
Pacolet Town Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Pacolet Town Hall

Pacolet , SC
180 Montgomery Ave, Pacolet, SC 29372
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Chesnee City Hall

Chesnee , SC
201 W Cherokee St, Chesnee, SC 29323
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

14 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

58 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Gastonia

65 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

93 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Tega Cay. Straight-line distance: 98.86 mi (159.1 km).

Anderson

#1 Anderson

City in South Carolina

Population27,701
Coordinates34.5034400, -82.6501300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Tega Cay

#2 Tega Cay

City in York County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population11,696
Coordinates35.0243100, -81.0278500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson (-82.65013, 34.50344)
End: Tega Cay (-81.02785, 35.02431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.98 L · about $17.78
Round trip
$35.57
8.98 gal · 33.96 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.78 $35.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.89 $39.77
Premium $4.78 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.62 $25.25 $50.50

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Tega Cay. The current time is 21:42:51.

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.