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

The driving distance from Cheraw, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.29 mi
03h 48m
Flight
161.3 mi
259.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.3 mi
Kilometers
259.58 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.29 mi
Kilometers
327.16 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 5, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Cheraw
Tue, May 5, 6:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheraw
2026-05-04T22:23
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 5, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheraw
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
Gayle Mill
SC

Census designated place

From Cheraw
95.2 mi
01h 54m
To Anderson County Airport
108.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    19 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chesterfield Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Chesterfield Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 7 min · East Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    616 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Boulevard

    18.6 mi · 22 min · East Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Mc Gregor Street

    548 ft · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East McGregor Street

    21.9 mi · 25 min · East McGregor Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Chester Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway

    19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass

    3.1 mi · 4 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West End Road

    13.6 mi · 20 min · West End Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Carlisle Chester Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Chester Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Carlisle Whitmire Highway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Carlisle Whitmire Highway

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Whitmire Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Whitmire Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Church Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 72

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 72

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  25. 25

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

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  32. 32

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  38. 38

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  41. 41

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  44. 44

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  45. 45

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  46. 46

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
47 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Boulevard
24.8 mi · 12%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 11%
East McGregor Street
22.1 mi · 11%
Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 10%
Highway 72
15.4 mi · 8%
West End Road
13.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 385 North

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

22.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
161.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gayle Mill
01h 54m from Cheraw
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cheraw and 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 Cheraw to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Gayle Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Cheraw and 108.1 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cheraw and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Gayle Mill

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

63 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

69 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Charlotte

71 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Camden

76 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheraw and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 161.3 mi (259.58 km).

Cheraw

#1 Cheraw

Town of the United States

Population5,554
Coordinates34.6976600, -79.8834000
Altitude47
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: US 1 (-79.883463, 34.697626)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.15 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.80
14.34 gal · 54.3 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.40 $56.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.76 $63.51
Premium $4.78 $34.26 $68.52
Diesel $5.62 $40.32 $80.65

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheraw and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 22:23:10.

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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.