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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.7 mi
00h 46m
Flight
24.56 mi
39.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.56 mi
Kilometers
39.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.7 mi
Kilometers
49.4 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Sat, Apr 25, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Arial
Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arial
2026-04-25T06:58
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Sat, Apr 25, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arial
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
Pendleton
SC

Town in South Carolina, USA

From Arial
16 mi
00h 23m
To Anderson County Airport
14.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Cobb Street

    607 ft · 29 sec · Cobb Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arial Street

    641 ft · 35 sec · Arial Street

  3. 3

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

    725 ft · 27 sec · Rice Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Gentry Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Gentry Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    3174 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Liberty Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Liberty Drive

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Ross Avenue

    104 m · 7 sec · Ross Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ross Avenue

    2755 ft · 55 sec · Ross Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto US 123 South: Clemson

    73 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 123 South: Clemson

    643 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson

    766 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Moorefield Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Moorefield Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moorefield Memorial Highway

    35 m · 5 sec · Moorefield Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Moorefield Memorial Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Moorefield Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Liberty Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Liberty Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · Liberty Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Liberty Highway

    11.2 mi · 17 min · Liberty Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Standridge Road

    763 ft · 28 sec · Standridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Whitner Street

    1228 ft · 27 sec · West Whitner Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  29. 29

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Highway
12.9 mi · 42%
Calhoun Memorial Highway
4.39 mi · 14%
Moorefield Memorial Highway
3.93 mi · 13%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.76 mi · 12%
Gentry Memorial Highway
1.57 mi · 5%
Liberty Drive
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
00h 23m from Arial
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arial and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Anderson County Airport.

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.

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

RAIL

Clemson

6 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Greenville

41 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Toccoa

51 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Spartanburg

84 mi away
290 Magnolia St

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).

Arial

#1 Arial

Census-designated place in Pickens County, South Carolina

Population2,543
Coordinates34.8459500, -82.6415200
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Anderson County Airport

#2 Anderson County Airport

A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Population194,692
Coordinates34.4948300, -82.7087500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Cobb Street (-82.641733, 34.845881)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.56
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Arial and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 06:58:36.

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.