How far is Lake Wylie, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?

The driving distance from Lake Wylie, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
126.51 mi
02h 19m
Flight
103.59 mi
166.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.59 mi
Kilometers
166.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.51 mi
Kilometers
203.6 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Sun, Apr 19, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Wylie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Wylie
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Sun, Apr 19, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Wylie
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
Southern Shops
SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

From Lake Wylie
61.2 mi
01h 09m
To Anderson County Airport
65.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charlotte Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Charlotte Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 557

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 557

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 55 East

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 55 East

  4. 4

    Continue on Bethel Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethel Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Kings Mountain Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Mountain Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 55 West

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 55 West

  7. 7

    Continue on Clover Highway

    1908 ft · 34 sec · Clover Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kings Creek Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Kings Creek Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on York Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road

  10. 10

    Continue on York Highway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Mountain Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward I 85 South

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson

    995 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Liberty Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Standridge Road

    763 ft · 28 sec · Standridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Whitner Street

    1228 ft · 27 sec · West Whitner Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Wylie 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
81.8 mi · 65%
Highway 55 West
11.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 557
6.65 mi · 5%
York Road
4.88 mi · 4%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.76 mi · 3%
Charlotte Highway
2.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

81.5 mi · 01h 36m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
103.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern Shops
01h 09m from Lake Wylie
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Wylie 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 Lake Wylie to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Southern Shops is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Lake Wylie and 65.3 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.67 one way or $35.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Wylie and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Southern Shops

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Southern Shops and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cowpens Police Department
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Cowpens Police Department

Cowpens , SC
5332 N Main St, 5330 N Main St, Cowpens, SC 29330
Rating 3.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Museum,Police department
Pacolet Town Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Pacolet Town Hall

Pacolet , SC
180 Montgomery Ave, Pacolet, SC 29372
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Chesnee City Hall

Chesnee , SC
201 W Cherokee St, Chesnee, SC 29323
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southern Shops.

RAIL

Spartanburg

6 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

41 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Gastonia

82 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Clemson

83 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Wylie and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 103.59 mi (166.71 km).

Lake Wylie

#1 Lake Wylie

Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina

Population8,841
Coordinates35.1084800, -81.0428500
Altitude178
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: Charlotte Highway (-81.042893, 35.108449)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.9 L · about $17.67
Round trip
$35.33
8.92 gal · 33.8 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.67 $35.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.75 $39.51
Premium $4.78 $21.31 $42.62
Diesel $5.62 $25.08 $50.17

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 Lake Wylie and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 22:13:48.

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.