How far is Charleston, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 246.7 miles (397.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.76 mi
03h 52m
Flight
199.06 mi
320.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.06 mi
Kilometers
320.35 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.76 mi
Kilometers
397.12 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Sun, Apr 19, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Mon, Apr 20, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-19T16:38
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Sun, Apr 19, 8:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Charleston
116.3 mi
01h 56m
To Anderson County Airport
130.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Anderson County Airport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Anderson County Airport.

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Meeting Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 26 West: North Charleston, Columbia

    2030 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  13. 13

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Anderson County Airport.

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
168 mi · 68%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 9%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 2%
Highway 247
3.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
199 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 56m from Charleston
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Anderson County Airport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 246.7 miles (397.1 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Charleston and 130.4 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 199 miles (320.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 199.06 mi (320.35 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
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: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.96 L · about $34.50
Round trip
$69.00
17.42 gal · 65.92 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.50 $69.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.58 $77.15
Premium $4.78 $41.62 $83.23
Diesel $5.62 $48.99 $97.97

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 16:38:59.

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.