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

The driving distance from Saxon, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
61.16 mi
01h 08m
Flight
53.02 mi
85.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.02 mi
Kilometers
85.33 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.16 mi
Kilometers
98.42 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Saxon
Tue, May 12, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saxon
2026-05-12T21:17
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saxon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Gantt
SC

Town

From Saxon
30.5 mi
00h 34m
To Anderson County Airport
30.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    10 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sibley Street

    2957 ft · 2 min · Sibley Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Cut Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · New Cut Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

    51.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Veterans Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson

    995 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Liberty Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Standridge Road

    763 ft · 28 sec · Standridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Whitner Street

    1228 ft · 27 sec · West Whitner Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saxon 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Parkway
51.3 mi · 84%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.76 mi · 6%
Liberty Highway
1.43 mi · 2%
New Cut Road
1.21 mi · 2%
Michelin Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Highway 24
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Parkway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

51.3 mi · 01h 03m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gantt
00h 34m from Saxon
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saxon 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 Saxon to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Gantt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Saxon and 30.6 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gantt

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

6 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

39 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Spartanburg

48 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

87 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saxon and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 53.02 mi (85.33 km).

Saxon

#1 Saxon

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population3,424
Coordinates34.9612300, -81.9673300
Altitude262
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: Front Street (-81.967206, 34.961155)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.11
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.56 $17.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.78 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $5.62 $12.15 $24.30

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saxon and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 21:17:46.

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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.