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

The driving distance from Chester, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
119.81 mi
02h 08m
Flight
86.23 mi
138.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.23 mi
Kilometers
138.77 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.81 mi
Kilometers
192.81 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Wed, May 27, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Chester
Wed, May 27, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chester
2026-05-27T06:13
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Wed, May 27, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chester
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
Laurens
SC

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Chester
53.5 mi
01h 04m
To Anderson County Airport
66.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West End Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West End Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West End Road

    13.6 mi · 20 min · West End Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Carlisle Chester Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Chester Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Carlisle Whitmire Highway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Carlisle Whitmire Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Whitmire Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Whitmire Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Church Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 72

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 72

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

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

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  19. 19

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  25. 25

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  31. 31

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  33. 33

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester 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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 19%
Highway 72
15.4 mi · 13%
West End Road
13.6 mi · 11%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 8%
Carlisle Whitmire Highway
8.7 mi · 7%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 5%
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 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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurens
01h 04m from Chester
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anderson County Airport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Laurens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Chester and 66.3 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chester and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Laurens

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

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

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Spartanburg

51 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Greenville

54 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

78 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Columbia

106 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 86.23 mi (138.77 km).

Chester

#1 Chester

Small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States

Population5,363
Coordinates34.7048600, -81.2142600
Altitude163
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: West End Street (-81.214211, 34.704824)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16 L · about $16.76
Round trip
$33.51
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.76 $33.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.73 $37.47
Premium $4.78 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.62 $23.79 $47.58

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Chester and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 06:13:53.

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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.