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

The driving distance from Ladson, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.46 mi
03h 38m
Flight
182.11 mi
293.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.11 mi
Kilometers
293.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.46 mi
Kilometers
367.67 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Sun, May 3, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Ladson
Sun, May 3, 11:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ladson
2026-05-03T04:26
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Sun, May 3, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ladson
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
Irmo
SC

Town

From Ladson
107.5 mi
01h 49m
To Anderson County Airport
121 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stoney Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ladson Road

    2921 ft · 1 min · Ladson Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto College Park Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · College Park Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 26 West: Columbia

    2456 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    150.8 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  6. 6

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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

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

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  20. 20

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ladson 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
151 mi · 66%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 10%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 2%
Highway 247
3.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight right

151 mi · 02h 44m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
182.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irmo
01h 49m from Ladson
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Ladson 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 Ladson to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.5 miles from Ladson and 121 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.93 one way or $63.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Irmo

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

17 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

54 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

85 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

119 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ladson and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 182.11 mi (293.08 km).

Ladson

#1 Ladson

Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.

Population13,790
Coordinates32.9857300, -80.1098100
Altitude15
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: Stoney Road (-80.109831, 32.985702)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.06 gal
30.52 L · about $31.93
Round trip
$63.85
16.12 gal · 61.04 L
Estimated CO2
71.6 kg one way
Round trip: 143.3 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.93 $63.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.70 $71.40
Premium $4.78 $38.51 $77.02
Diesel $5.62 $45.33 $90.66

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Ladson and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 04:26:46.

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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.