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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.76 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.85 mi
43.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.85 mi
Kilometers
43.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.76 mi
Kilometers
51.12 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 5, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Pickens
Tue, May 5, 10:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pickens
2026-05-05T09:09
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 5, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pickens
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pendleton
SC

Town in South Carolina, USA

From Pickens
15.8 mi
00h 22m
To Anderson County Airport
15.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Pendleton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pendleton Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Moorefield Memorial Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Moorefield Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Pickens Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pickens Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Moorefield Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Moorefield Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moorefield Memorial Highway

    35 m · 5 sec · Moorefield Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Moorefield Memorial Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Moorefield Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Liberty Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Liberty Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · Liberty Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Liberty Highway

    11.2 mi · 17 min · Liberty Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Standridge Road

    763 ft · 28 sec · Standridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Whitner Street

    1228 ft · 27 sec · West Whitner Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Highway
12.9 mi · 41%
Moorefield Memorial Highway
9.04 mi · 28%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.76 mi · 12%
Anderson Drive
1.31 mi · 4%
Pickens Drive
1.28 mi · 4%
Pendleton Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
00h 22m from Pickens
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Clemson

6 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Greenville

41 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Toccoa

51 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Spartanburg

84 mi away
290 Magnolia St

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).

Pickens

#1 Pickens

City in South Carolina

Population3,185
Coordinates34.8834500, -82.7073600
Altitude333
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: Pendleton Street (-82.70724, 34.88349)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.44
Round trip
$8.87
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Pickens and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 09:09:18.

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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.