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

The driving distance from Jackson, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 127 miles (204.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
127 mi
02h 44m
Flight
96.52 mi
155.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.52 mi
Kilometers
155.34 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127 mi
Kilometers
204.38 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 12, 10:49 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Wed, May 13, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-12T20:04
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 12, 10:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
McCormick
SC

Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina

From Jackson
55.6 mi
01h 22m
To Anderson County Airport
71.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goforth Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Goforth Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    134 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tisdale Street

    2629 ft · 2 min · Tisdale Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Atomic Road

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Atomic Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Beech Island Avenue

    790 ft · 18 sec · Beech Island Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sand Bar Ferry Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sand Bar Ferry Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    758 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Greene Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Greene Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Washington Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Furys Ferry Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Furys Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Furys Ferry Road

    76 m · 6 sec · Furys Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Furys Ferry Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Furys Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 28 South

    20.5 mi · 31 min · Highway 28 South

  16. 16

    Continue on South Mine Street

    158 m · 8 sec · South Mine Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    3054 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 28 South

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 28 South

  19. 19

    Continue on South Mine Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Mine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Cedar Street

    867 ft · 21 sec · Cedar Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 28 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 28 North

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Highway 28 North

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 28 North

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 28

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 28

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on North Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Highway 28

  26. 26

    Continue on Abbeville Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Abbeville Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Highway 28

    660 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 28

  28. 28

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    2483 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  33. 33

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  35. 35

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson 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
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 28 South
23.9 mi · 19%
Highway 28 North
20.2 mi · 16%
Abbeville Highway
12.3 mi · 10%
Highway 28
11.4 mi · 9%
Atomic Road
9.16 mi · 7%
Furys Ferry Road
7.04 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Highway 28 South

Continue on Highway 28 South

20.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
96.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCormick
01h 22m from Jackson
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and 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 Jackson to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 127 miles (204.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

McCormick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Jackson and 71.5 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near McCormick

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

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

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Clemson

100 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Greenville

105 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Columbia

116 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 96.52 mi (155.34 km).

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#1 Jackson

Town in Aiken County, South Carolina

Population1,762
Coordinates33.3254200, -81.7878900
Altitude62
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: Goforth Street (-81.787763, 33.325309)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.96 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.49
8.96 gal · 33.92 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.75 $35.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.84 $39.68
Premium $4.78 $21.41 $42.81
Diesel $5.62 $25.20 $50.39

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 20:04:11.

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.