How far is Gaston, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?
The driving distance from Gaston, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (166 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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.
Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaston and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaston and Anderson County Airport.
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Start on South Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 321
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 321
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Continue on Charleston Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway
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Continue on Charleston Highway
107 m · 11 sec · Charleston Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
2540 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
62.7 mi · 1 hr 9 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 Gaston 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 26 West
Merge slight left
62.7 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gaston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Gaston to Anderson County Airport?
The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Gaston and 80.1 miles from Anderson County Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (166 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gaston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Anderson County Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Joanna
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 Joanna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaston and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 103.17 mi (166.03 km).
#1 Gaston
Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 33.8171000, -81.1009300 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $3.96 | $20.60 | $41.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.85 | $49.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
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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