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

The driving distance from Lyman, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
53.67 mi
01h 01m
Flight
45.51 mi
73.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.51 mi
Kilometers
73.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.67 mi
Kilometers
86.38 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 12, 10:18 PM EDT
Return by in Lyman
Tue, May 12, 11:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyman
2026-05-12T21:17
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 12, 10:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyman
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
Powdersville
SC

Unincorporated community in Montana, United States

From Lyman
26 mi
00h 30m
To Anderson County Airport
27.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
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 Lyman and Anderson County Airport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spartanburg Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Spartanburg Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Spencer Street

    1677 ft · 44 sec · North Spencer Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woods Chapel Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Woods Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Woods Chapel Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Woods Chapel Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woods Chapel Road

    48 m · 5 sec · Woods Chapel Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Woods Chapel Road

    1728 ft · 53 sec · Woods Chapel Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Woodruff Road

    1818 ft · 47 sec · Old Woodruff Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Caliber Ridge Drive

    712 ft · 22 sec · Caliber Ridge Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 101

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Highway 101

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 South: Greenville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

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

    995 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Liberty Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Standridge Road

    763 ft · 28 sec · Standridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Whitner Street

    1228 ft · 27 sec · West Whitner Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyman 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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
39.3 mi · 73%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.76 mi · 7%
Woods Chapel Road
2.61 mi · 5%
Liberty Highway
1.43 mi · 3%
Spartanburg Road
1.21 mi · 2%
Michelin Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

38.6 mi · 00h 47m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powdersville
00h 30m from Lyman
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lyman 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 Lyman to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Powdersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Lyman and 27.6 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.49 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Powdersville

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

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

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Greenville

10 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

33 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

80 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyman and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 45.51 mi (73.24 km).

Lyman

#1 Lyman

Town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population3,796
Coordinates34.9481700, -82.1273300
Altitude270
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: Spartanburg Road (-82.127271, 34.948087)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.49
Round trip
$14.97
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.49 $14.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.37 $16.74
Premium $4.78 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.62 $10.63 $21.26

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyman and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 21:17:52.

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.