How far is Catawba, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?
The driving distance from Catawba, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catawba and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catawba and Anderson County Airport.
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Start on Cureton Ferry Road
44 m · 8 sec · Cureton Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Reservation Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Reservation Road
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1220 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Road South
4.8 mi · 6 min · Anderson Road South
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Continue straight
144 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 59 sec · East Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Albright Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road
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Turn right onto South Heckle Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on York Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway
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Continue on Alexander Love Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
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Turn right onto Black Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
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Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on North Mountain Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
81.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
995 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Liberty Highway
1.4 mi · 2 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 Catawba and Anderson County Airport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
81.5 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Catawba and Mostly Sunny near Anderson County Airport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catawba to Anderson County Airport?
The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 67.7 miles from Catawba and 69.2 miles from Anderson County Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.13 one way or $38.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Catawba and Mostly Sunny near Anderson County Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Cowpens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Pacolet Town Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cowpens.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catawba and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 105.09 mi (169.13 km).
#1 Catawba
Catawba is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8529200, -80.9111900 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.16 | $54.33 |
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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