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

The driving distance from Ridgeland, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
258.38 mi
04h 02m
Flight
171.12 mi
275.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.12 mi
Kilometers
275.39 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.38 mi
Kilometers
415.83 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Wed, May 27, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgeland
Wed, May 27, 1:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeland
2026-05-27T05:38
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Wed, May 27, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeland
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
Springdale
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Ridgeland
122.1 mi
02h 01m
To Anderson County Airport
136.3 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jacob Smart Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jacob Smart Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, US 17: Florence

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1864 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  5. 5

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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

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

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  13. 13

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  19. 19

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgeland 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
117 mi · 45%
I 95 North
63.2 mi · 24%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 9%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.3 mi
171.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
02h 01m from Ridgeland
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ridgeland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anderson County Airport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ridgeland to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.1 miles from Ridgeland and 136.3 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.12 one way or $72.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ridgeland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeland and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 171.12 mi (275.39 km).

Ridgeland

#1 Ridgeland

Town in South Carolina

Population3,868
Coordinates32.4807400, -80.9803900
Altitude18
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: North Jacob Smart Boulevard (-80.980328, 32.48072)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.51 L · about $36.12
Round trip
$72.25
18.24 gal · 69.02 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.12 $72.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.39 $80.78
Premium $4.78 $43.58 $87.15
Diesel $5.62 $51.29 $102.58

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgeland and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 05:38:45.

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.