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

The driving distance from Ridgeville, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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
215.17 mi
03h 26m
Flight
168.01 mi
270.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.01 mi
Kilometers
270.39 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.17 mi
Kilometers
346.29 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Mon, May 25, 2:25 PM EDT
Return by in Ridgeville
Mon, May 25, 5:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeville
2026-05-25T10:58
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Mon, May 25, 2:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeville
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
Chapin
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA

From Ridgeville
100.5 mi
01h 43m
To Anderson County Airport
114.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Railroad Avenue

    138 m · 25 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street

    2539 ft · 51 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ridgeville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgeville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2591 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ridgeville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ridgeville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 26 West: Columbia

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    135 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  8. 8

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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

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

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  16. 16

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  22. 22

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  28. 28

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  30. 30

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgeville 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
135 mi · 63%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 11%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 5%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 2%
Highway 247
3.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 27m

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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapin
01h 43m from Ridgeville
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ridgeville and 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 Ridgeville to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Chapin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Ridgeville and 114.6 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.06 one way or $60.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ridgeville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Chapin

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

34 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

67 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

95 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

103 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeville and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 168.01 mi (270.39 km).

Ridgeville

#1 Ridgeville

Town of the United States

Population1,841
Coordinates33.0957200, -80.3153700
Altitude23
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 Railroad Avenue (-80.315328, 33.095775)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.74 L · about $30.06
Round trip
$60.13
15.18 gal · 57.48 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.06 $60.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.62 $67.23
Premium $4.78 $36.27 $72.53
Diesel $5.62 $42.69 $85.37

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgeville and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 10:58:46.

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.