How far is Elgin, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?
The driving distance from Elgin, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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.
City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Anderson County Airport.
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Start on Kershaw Camden Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
7.2 mi · 9 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Chester Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway
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Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass
3.1 mi · 4 min · J A Cochran Bypass
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Turn left onto West End Road
13.6 mi · 20 min · West End Road
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Continue on Carlisle Chester Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Chester Highway
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Continue on Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard
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Continue on Carlisle Whitmire Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Carlisle Whitmire Highway
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Merge slight right onto Whitmire Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Whitmire Highway
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Continue on Church Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Church Street
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Continue on Highway 72
13.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 72
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Take the exit right
1553 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
22.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
1153 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto McCarter Road
2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418
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Turn left onto Augusta Road
548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road
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Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247
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Continue on River Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Anderson Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street
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Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway
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Continue on East River Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street
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Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road
2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue
143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue
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Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road
2459 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 Elgin 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.
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.
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 Elgin 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 Elgin to Anderson County Airport?
The road trip is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Whitmire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Elgin and 83.9 miles from Anderson County Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 12:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.70 one way or $39.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elgin and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Whitmire
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 Whitmire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 113.85 mi (183.23 km).
#1 Elgin
Elgin is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6729300, -80.7189600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $3.60 | $19.70 | $39.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $22.19 | $44.37 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $24.37 | $48.74 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $31.26 | $62.52 |
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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