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

The driving distance from Irwin, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.1 mi
02h 42m
Flight
108.17 mi
174.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.17 mi
Kilometers
174.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.1 mi
Kilometers
236.73 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Fri, Nov 6, 7:13 PM EST
Return by in Irwin
Fri, Nov 6, 9:56 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irwin
2026-11-06T16:31
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Fri, Nov 6, 7:13 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irwin
9:30 PM EST
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
Clinton
SC

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

From Irwin
67.1 mi
01h 21m
To Anderson County Airport
80 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W
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 Irwin and Anderson County Airport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Confederate Avenue

    947 ft · 47 sec · Confederate Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Thompson Avenue

    795 ft · 37 sec · Thompson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grace Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Grace Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chester Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 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 Irwin 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
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 16%
Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 14%
Highway 72
15.4 mi · 10%
West End Road
13.6 mi · 9%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 7%
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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 21m from Irwin
Leave By
1:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Irwin 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 Irwin to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Irwin and 80 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 1:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.69 one way or $37.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Irwin and Mostly Sunny near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

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Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Greenville

65 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

91 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Columbia

94 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irwin and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 108.17 mi (174.09 km).

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#1 Irwin

Irwin is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6937600, -80.8222900
Altitude149
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: Confederate Avenue (-80.822352, 34.693381)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.65 L · about $18.69
Round trip
$37.39
10.38 gal · 39.3 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $18.69 $37.39
Mid-grade $4.06 $21.05 $42.10
Premium $4.46 $23.12 $46.24
Diesel $5.72 $29.66 $59.32

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Irwin and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 16:31:09.

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.