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

The driving distance from Kershaw, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.27 mi
03h 02m
Flight
121.03 mi
194.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.03 mi
Kilometers
194.78 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.27 mi
Kilometers
262.75 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 PM EDT
Return by in Kershaw
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kershaw
2026-04-19T09:14
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kershaw
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Kershaw
77.4 mi
01h 31m
To Anderson County Airport
85.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hilton Street

    6 m · 3 sec · East Hilton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kershaw Camden Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Spring Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Kershaw Camden Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Lancaster Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Chester Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway

    19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass

    3.1 mi · 4 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West End Road

    13.6 mi · 20 min · West End Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Carlisle Chester Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Chester Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Carlisle Whitmire Highway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Carlisle Whitmire Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Whitmire Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Whitmire Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Church Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 72

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 72

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

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

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  27. 27

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  33. 33

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  39. 39

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  40. 40

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  41. 41

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kershaw 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
42 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 14%
Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 12%
Highway 72
15.4 mi · 9%
West End Road
13.6 mi · 8%
Kershaw Camden Highway
12.9 mi · 8%
Highway 418
9.91 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitmire
01h 31m from Kershaw
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whitmire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Kershaw and 85.9 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kershaw and Chance Rain Showers 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.

RAIL

Spartanburg

58 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Greenville

83 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Gastonia

94 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kershaw and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 121.03 mi (194.78 km).

Kershaw

#1 Kershaw

Town in South Carolina

Population2,404
Coordinates34.5518200, -80.5836800
Altitude159
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 Hilton Street (-80.58369, 34.551843)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.81 L · about $22.82
Round trip
$45.63
11.52 gal · 43.62 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.82 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.78 $27.52 $55.04
Diesel $5.62 $32.39 $64.79

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kershaw and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 09:14:21.

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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.