How far is Clearwater, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?
The driving distance from Clearwater, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Anderson County Airport.
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Start on Augusta Road
11 m · 3 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn right onto Belvedere Road
1 km · 1 min · Belvedere Road
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Continue on Belvedere-Clearwater Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Belvedere-Clearwater Road
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Take the ramp right
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 230: North Augusta
2134 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 230 North: Edgefield
94 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Martintown Road
13.2 mi · 19 min · West Martintown Road
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Turn slight left onto Key Road
3 mi · 7 min · Key Road
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Turn left onto Highway 23 West
6.4 mi · 9 min · Highway 23 West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 28 South
9 mi · 13 min · Highway 28 South
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Continue on South Mine Street
158 m · 8 sec · South Mine Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3054 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 28 South
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 28 South
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Continue on South Mine Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Mine Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
867 ft · 21 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on Highway 28 North
1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 28 North
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 28 North
19.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 28 North
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Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 28 Bypass
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Continue on Highway 28
11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 28
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Keep slight right to continue on North Highway 28
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Highway 28
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Continue on Abbeville Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Abbeville Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 28
660 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 28
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Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
2483 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road
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Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass
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Turn left onto West Whitner Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 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 Clearwater 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.
Highway 28 North
Keep slight left to continue on Highway 28 North
19.5 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Clearwater 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 Clearwater to Anderson County Airport?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
McCormick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Clearwater and 55.6 miles from Anderson County Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.
Stop Ideas Near McCormick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCormick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 83.33 mi (134.1 km).
#1 Clearwater
Clearwater is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4968000, -81.8920600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $3.57 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.01 | $15.13 | $30.27 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Diesel | $5.69 | $21.46 | $42.93 |
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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