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

The driving distance from Gaffney, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
83.28 mi
01h 30m
Flight
72.11 mi
116.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.11 mi
Kilometers
116.05 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.28 mi
Kilometers
134.02 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Mon, Jun 1, 4:34 PM EDT
Return by in Gaffney
Mon, Jun 1, 6:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaffney
2026-06-01T15:04
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Mon, Jun 1, 4:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gaffney
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
Five Forks
SC

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

From Gaffney
41.3 mi
00h 45m
To Anderson County Airport
42 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    34 m · 4 sec · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Limestone Street

    1532 ft · 46 sec · North Limestone Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Frederick Street

    3128 ft · 59 sec · West Frederick Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Floyd Baker Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Floyd Baker Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Spartanburg

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    72 mi · 1 hr 25 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 Gaffney 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
72.3 mi · 87%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.76 mi · 5%
Liberty Highway
1.43 mi · 2%
West Floyd Baker Boulevard
1.42 mi · 2%
Michelin Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Highway 24
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

72 mi · 01h 25m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Five Forks
00h 45m from Gaffney
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gaffney and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anderson County Airport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gaffney to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Five Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Gaffney and 42 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gaffney and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Five Forks

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 Five Forks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 5.7 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 5.7 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 5.7 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 Five Forks.

RAIL

Greenville

18 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

32 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Clemson

57 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

104 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaffney and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 72.11 mi (116.05 km).

Gaffney

#1 Gaffney

City in South Carolina

Population12,695
Coordinates35.0717900, -81.6498200
Altitude239
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 Buford Street (-81.649627, 35.072017)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.12 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.29
5.88 gal · 22.24 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.65 $23.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.02 $26.04
Premium $4.78 $14.05 $28.09
Diesel $5.62 $16.53 $33.07

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaffney and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 15:04:09.

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.