How far is South Congaree, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?

The driving distance from South Congaree, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 140.4 miles (226 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.46 mi
02h 18m
Flight
98.52 mi
158.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.52 mi
Kilometers
158.56 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.46 mi
Kilometers
226.05 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in South Congaree
Sat, Apr 18, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Congaree
2026-04-18T03:58
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Congaree
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
Clinton
SC

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

From South Congaree
63.8 mi
01h 09m
To Anderson County Airport
76.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ramblin Road

    14 m · 4 sec · Ramblin Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Edmund Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Edmund Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Airport Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 26 West: Spartanburg

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

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

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  15. 15

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  21. 21

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Congaree 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
61.2 mi · 44%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 16%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 7%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 4%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 3%
Highway 247
3.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

61 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 09m from South Congaree
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Congaree 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 South Congaree to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (226 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from South Congaree and 76.7 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

65 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

91 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

94 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Congaree and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 98.52 mi (158.56 km).

South Congaree

#1 South Congaree

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,485
Coordinates33.9109900, -81.1356500
Altitude58
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: Ramblin Road (-81.135575, 33.910814)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.76 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
9.92 gal · 37.52 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.97 $43.94
Premium $4.78 $23.70 $47.40
Diesel $5.62 $27.90 $55.79

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Congaree and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 03:58:58.

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.