How far is Arial, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?
The driving distance from Arial, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arial and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arial and Anderson County Airport.
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Start on Cobb Street
607 ft · 29 sec · Cobb Street
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Turn right onto Arial Street
641 ft · 35 sec · Arial Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rice Road
725 ft · 27 sec · Rice Road
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Turn left onto Gentry Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Gentry Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
3174 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Liberty Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Ross Avenue
104 m · 7 sec · Ross Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Ross Avenue
2755 ft · 55 sec · Ross Avenue
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Turn slight right onto US 123 South: Clemson
73 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 123 South: Clemson
643 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
766 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Moorefield Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Moorefield Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moorefield Memorial Highway
35 m · 5 sec · Moorefield Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Moorefield Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Moorefield Memorial Highway
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Continue on Liberty Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Liberty Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Liberty Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Liberty Highway
11.2 mi · 17 min · Liberty Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass
53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass
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Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road
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Turn right onto Standridge Road
763 ft · 28 sec · Standridge Road
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Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Whitner Street
1228 ft · 27 sec · West Whitner Street
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Continue on Highway 24
1 km · 1 min · Highway 24
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Turn left onto Airport Road
2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on South Warner Road
1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road
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Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road
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Turn right
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arial and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Liberty Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Liberty Highway
11.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arial to Anderson County Airport?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Arial and 14.7 miles from Anderson County Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Arial and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Anderson County Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Pendleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arial and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 24.56 mi (39.52 km).
#1 Arial
Census-designated place in Pickens County, South Carolina
| Population | 2,543 |
| Coordinates | 34.8459500, -82.6415200 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anderson County Airport
A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.
| Population | 194,692 |
| Coordinates | 34.4948300, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
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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