How far is Pickens, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?
The driving distance from Pickens, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pickens and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pickens and Anderson County Airport.
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Start on Pendleton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pendleton Street
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Continue on Moorefield Memorial Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Moorefield Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pickens Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pickens Drive
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Continue on Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on Moorefield Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Moorefield Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moorefield Memorial Highway
35 m · 5 sec · Moorefield Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Moorefield Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Moorefield Memorial Highway
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Continue on Liberty Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Liberty Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Liberty Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Liberty Highway
11.2 mi · 17 min · Liberty Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass
53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass
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Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road
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Turn right onto Standridge Road
763 ft · 28 sec · Standridge Road
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Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Whitner Street
1228 ft · 27 sec · 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 Pickens and Anderson County Airport.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Liberty Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Liberty Highway
11.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pickens 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 Pickens to Anderson County Airport?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Pickens and 15.9 miles from Anderson County Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pickens and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Pendleton
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 Pendleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pickens and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 26.85 mi (43.21 km).
#1 Pickens
City in South Carolina
| Population | 3,185 |
| Coordinates | 34.8834500, -82.7073600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.44 | $8.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
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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