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

The driving distance from Cowpens, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
74.3 mi
01h 19m
Flight
62.76 mi
101 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.76 mi
Kilometers
101 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.3 mi
Kilometers
119.57 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Sun, Apr 19, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Cowpens
Sun, Apr 19, 11:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cowpens
2026-04-19T08:26
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Sun, Apr 19, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cowpens
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mauldin
SC

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

From Cowpens
36.4 mi
00h 39m
To Anderson County Airport
37.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW
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 Cowpens and Anderson County Airport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    32 m · 7 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1082 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Battleground Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Battleground Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 85 South: Spartanburg

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson

    995 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Liberty Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Standridge Road

    763 ft · 28 sec · Standridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Whitner Street

    1228 ft · 27 sec · West Whitner Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cowpens 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
62.6 mi · 84%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.76 mi · 5%
Battleground Road
1.93 mi · 3%
Liberty Highway
1.43 mi · 2%
Michelin Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Highway 24
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

62.4 mi · 01h 14m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauldin
00h 39m from Cowpens
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cowpens 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 Cowpens to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Mauldin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Cowpens and 37.9 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cowpens and Chance Rain Showers near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Mauldin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mauldin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 10 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mauldin.

RAIL

Greenville

13 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Spartanburg

39 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

49 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

96 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cowpens and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 62.76 mi (101 km).

Cowpens

#1 Cowpens

Town of the United States

Population2,465
Coordinates35.0167900, -81.8039900
Altitude262
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: (-81.80389, 35.016743)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.92 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.76
5.24 gal · 19.84 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.38 $20.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.60 $23.21
Premium $4.78 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.62 $14.73 $29.47

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 Cowpens and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 08:26:25.

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