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

The driving distance from Laurens, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.98 mi
01h 08m
Flight
39.55 mi
63.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.55 mi
Kilometers
63.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.98 mi
Kilometers
77.21 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 12, 8:28 PM EDT
Return by in Laurens
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurens
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 12, 8:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurens
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
Honea Path
SC

City in South Carolina, United States of America

From Laurens
25.4 mi
00h 34m
To Anderson County Airport
22.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph ENE
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 Laurens and Anderson County Airport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Public Square

    13 m · 7 sec · Courthouse Public Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Public Square

    91 m · 18 sec · East Public Square

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Laurens Street

    61 m · 14 sec · East Laurens Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Public Square

    109 m · 19 sec · West Public Square

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 76 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West

    48 m · 3 sec · Highway 76 West

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 76 West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Princeton Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Greer Street

    2926 ft · 55 sec · East Greer Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Belton Honea Path Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Belton Honea Path Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  18. 18

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 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 Laurens 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 76 West
15.4 mi · 32%
Princeton Highway
6.61 mi · 14%
Belton Honea Path Highway
5.61 mi · 12%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 10%
West Main Street
3.15 mi · 7%
East River Street
2.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Highway 76 West

Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West

13.5 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Honea Path
00h 34m from Laurens
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laurens 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 Laurens to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Honea Path is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Laurens and 22.6 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Honea Path

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

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

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Greenville

46 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

49 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Spartanburg

70 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

87 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurens and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 39.55 mi (63.65 km).

Laurens

#1 Laurens

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population8,852
Coordinates34.4990100, -82.0142600
Altitude186
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: Courthouse Public Square (-82.014258, 34.499001)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.69
Round trip
$13.39
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.69 $13.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.49 $14.97
Premium $4.78 $8.07 $16.15
Diesel $5.62 $9.50 $19.01

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurens and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 19:19:25.

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.