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

The driving distance from Clinton, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
72.74 mi
01h 18m
Flight
47.19 mi
75.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.19 mi
Kilometers
75.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.74 mi
Kilometers
117.07 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 12, 8:33 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-05-12T19:15
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 12, 8:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Simpsonville
SC

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

From Clinton
32 mi
00h 39m
To Anderson County Airport
40.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Carolina Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · East Carolina Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 308

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 308

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 308

    139 m · 9 sec · State Highway 308

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

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

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  20. 20

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 308
21.2 mi · 29%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 14%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 8%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 6%
Highway 247
3.57 mi · 5%
East River Street
2.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 308

Merge slight left

20.9 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simpsonville
00h 39m from Clinton
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Simpsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Clinton and 40.8 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Simpsonville

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

20 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Spartanburg

38 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Clemson

53 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

100 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 47.19 mi (75.94 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

Population8,304
Coordinates34.4726300, -81.8806600
Altitude206
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: East Carolina Avenue (-81.880667, 34.472713)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.38 $22.77
Premium $4.78 $12.28 $24.56
Diesel $5.62 $14.45 $28.91

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 19:15:52.

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.