How far is Little River, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?
The driving distance from Little River, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little River and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little River and Anderson County Airport.
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Start on Ellis Drive
1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 17
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17
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Take the exit slight left
143 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 1 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 90
3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1968 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway
22.3 mi · 26 min · Veterans Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 501 North: Aynor, Marion
952 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 24 min
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Turn straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
22.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
1153 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto McCarter Road
2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418
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Turn left onto Augusta Road
548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road
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Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247
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Continue on River Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Anderson Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street
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Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway
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Continue on East River Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street
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Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road
2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue
143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue
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Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road
2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road
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Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass
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Turn left onto West Whitner Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street
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Continue on Highway 24
1 km · 1 min · Highway 24
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Turn left onto Airport Road
2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on South Warner Road
1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road
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Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road
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Turn right
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little River and Anderson County Airport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Little River 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 Little River to Anderson County Airport?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Little River and 162.2 miles from Anderson County Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 7:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.18 one way or $84.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little River and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elgin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little River and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 237.92 mi (382.9 km).
#1 Little River
City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.8732300, -78.6141800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anderson County Airport
A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.
| Population | 194,692 |
| Coordinates | 34.4948300, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $42.18 | $84.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $47.17 | $94.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.89 | $101.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $59.90 | $119.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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