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

The driving distance from McColl, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
244.75 mi
04h 04m
Flight
180.35 mi
290.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.35 mi
Kilometers
290.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.75 mi
Kilometers
393.89 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Wed, Jun 3, 5:49 PM EDT
Return by in McColl
Wed, Jun 3, 9:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McColl
2026-06-03T13:45
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Wed, Jun 3, 5:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McColl
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
Chester
SC

Small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States

From McColl
108.2 mi
02h 02m
To Anderson County Airport
136.6 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Gibson Avenue

    629 ft · 30 sec · East Gibson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1448 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Tatum Avenue

    10 mi · 12 min · West Tatum Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cottingham Boulevard South

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cottingham Boulevard South

  5. 5

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2012 ft · 28 sec · Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Chesterfield Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Chesterfield Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 7 min · East Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    616 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Boulevard

    18.6 mi · 22 min · East Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Mc Gregor Street

    548 ft · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East McGregor Street

    21.9 mi · 25 min · East McGregor Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Chester Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway

    19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass

    3.1 mi · 4 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West End Road

    13.6 mi · 20 min · West End Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Carlisle Chester Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Chester Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Carlisle Whitmire Highway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Carlisle Whitmire Highway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Whitmire Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Whitmire Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Church Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 72

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 72

  27. 27

    Take the exit right

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  30. 30

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

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  37. 37

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  43. 43

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  46. 46

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  49. 49

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  50. 50

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  51. 51

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McColl and Anderson County Airport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
52 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Boulevard
24.8 mi · 10%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 9%
East McGregor Street
22.1 mi · 9%
Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 8%
Highway 72
15.4 mi · 6%
West End Road
13.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 385 North

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

22.9 mi · 00h 25m

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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.5 mi
180.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
02h 02m from McColl
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McColl 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 McColl to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from McColl and 136.6 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.22 one way or $68.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

63 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

69 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Spartanburg

71 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Camden

74 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McColl and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 180.35 mi (290.24 km).

McColl

#1 McColl

Town in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,943
Coordinates34.6687700, -79.5453300
Altitude56
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: East Gibson Avenue (-79.545221, 34.668689)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.69 L · about $34.22
Round trip
$68.45
17.28 gal · 65.38 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.22 $68.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.27 $76.53
Premium $4.78 $41.28 $82.56
Diesel $5.62 $48.59 $97.18

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between McColl and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 13:45:02.

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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.