How far is Heath Springs, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?

The driving distance from Heath Springs, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
156.7 mi
02h 54m
Flight
115.92 mi
186.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.92 mi
Kilometers
186.56 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.7 mi
Kilometers
252.18 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Mon, Jun 1, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in Heath Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heath Springs
2026-06-01T19:22
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Mon, Jun 1, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heath Springs
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
Whitmire
SC

City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Heath Springs
74.1 mi
01h 27m
To Anderson County Airport
82.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N
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 Heath Springs and Anderson County Airport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Lancaster Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Chester Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway

    19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass

    3.1 mi · 4 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West End Road

    13.6 mi · 20 min · West End Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Carlisle Chester Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Chester Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Carlisle Whitmire Highway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Carlisle Whitmire Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Whitmire Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Whitmire Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 72

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 72

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  24. 24

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  36. 36

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  37. 37

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  38. 38

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Heath Springs 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
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 15%
Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 13%
Highway 72
15.4 mi · 10%
West End Road
13.6 mi · 9%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 6%
Carlisle Whitmire Highway
8.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitmire
01h 27m from Heath Springs
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Heath Springs 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 Heath Springs to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 74.1 miles from Heath Springs and 82.6 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.90 one way or $43.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitmire

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

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

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Spartanburg

58 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Greenville

83 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Gastonia

94 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heath Springs and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 115.92 mi (186.56 km).

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#1 Heath Springs

Human settlement in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,054
Coordinates34.5932100, -80.6753500
Altitude209
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: US 521 (-80.675412, 34.593203)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.93 L · about $21.90
Round trip
$43.81
11.06 gal · 41.86 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.90 $43.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.49 $48.98
Premium $4.78 $26.42 $52.84
Diesel $5.62 $31.10 $62.20

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 Heath Springs and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 19:22:40.

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.