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

The driving distance from Fairforest, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.12 mi
01h 04m
Flight
50.91 mi
81.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.91 mi
Kilometers
81.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.12 mi
Kilometers
93.54 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Fri, Nov 6, 10:37 AM EST
Return by in Fairforest
Fri, Nov 6, 11:41 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairforest
2026-11-06T09:32
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Fri, Nov 6, 10:37 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairforest
9:30 PM EST
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
Gantt
SC

Town

From Fairforest
28.8 mi
00h 32m
To Anderson County Airport
29.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph N
Destination
74°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairforest Clevedale Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fairforest Clevedale Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport

    1296 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    45.1 mi · 55 min

  5. 5

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

    995 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Liberty Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Standridge Road

    763 ft · 28 sec · Standridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Whitner Street

    1228 ft · 27 sec · West Whitner Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairforest 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
45.4 mi · 78%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.76 mi · 6%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
2.41 mi · 4%
Fairforest Clevedale Road
1.92 mi · 3%
Liberty Highway
1.43 mi · 2%
Michelin Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

45.1 mi · 00h 55m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gantt
00h 32m from Fairforest
Leave By
4:20 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Fairforest and Mostly 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 Fairforest to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Gantt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Fairforest and 29.3 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Fairforest and Mostly Sunny near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Gantt

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

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

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Greenville

6 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

39 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Spartanburg

48 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Toccoa

87 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairforest and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 50.91 mi (81.93 km).

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#1 Fairforest

Fairforest is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9565100, -82.0101100
Altitude256
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: Fairforest Clevedale Road (-82.010111, 34.956468)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.87
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $7.44 $14.87
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.36 $16.72
Premium $4.49 $9.20 $18.40
Diesel $5.73 $11.75 $23.49

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairforest and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 09:32:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.