How far is Tega Cay, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?

The driving distance from Tega Cay, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 136.1 miles (219 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Road
136.06 mi
02h 36m
Flight
102.18 mi
164.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.18 mi
Kilometers
164.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.06 mi
Kilometers
218.96 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Wed, May 13, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Tega Cay
Wed, May 13, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tega Cay
2026-05-12T21:44
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Wed, May 13, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tega Cay
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
Carlisle
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Tega Cay
66 mi
01h 18m
To Anderson County Airport
70 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ENE
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 Tega Cay and Anderson County Airport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Point Clear Drive

    2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Windward Drive

    58 m · 8 sec · Windward Drive

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Windward Drive

    1609 ft · 55 sec · Windward Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tega Cay Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Gold Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gold Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 160 West

    2262 ft · 1 min · Highway 160 West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Zoar Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Zoar Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Youngblood Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Youngblood Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto York Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · York Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 557

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 557

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway 55 East

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 55 East

  13. 13

    Continue on Bethel Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethel Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Kings Mountain Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Mountain Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 55 West

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 55 West

  16. 16

    Continue on Clover Highway

    1908 ft · 34 sec · Clover Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kings Creek Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Kings Creek Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on York Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road

  19. 19

    Continue on York Highway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Mountain Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit left toward I 85 South

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  24. 24

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

    995 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Liberty Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass

  27. 27

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Standridge Road

    763 ft · 28 sec · Standridge Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Whitner Street

    1228 ft · 27 sec · West Whitner Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  33. 33

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  35. 35

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tega Cay 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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
81.8 mi · 60%
Highway 55 West
11.8 mi · 9%
York Road
10.2 mi · 8%
State Highway 557
6.65 mi · 5%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.76 mi · 3%
Tega Cay Drive
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

81.5 mi · 01h 36m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
01h 18m from Tega Cay
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tega Cay 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 Tega Cay to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Tega Cay and 70 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tega Cay and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carlisle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cowpens Police Department
Scenic stop 5 mi away

Cowpens Police Department

Cowpens , SC
5332 N Main St, 5330 N Main St, Cowpens, SC 29330
Rating 3.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Museum,Police department
Pacolet Town Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Pacolet Town Hall

Pacolet , SC
180 Montgomery Ave, Pacolet, SC 29372
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Chesnee City Hall

Chesnee , SC
201 W Cherokee St, Chesnee, SC 29323
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.

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Spartanburg

11 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Greenville

49 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Gastonia

74 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Clemson

91 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tega Cay and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 102.18 mi (164.45 km).

Tega Cay

#1 Tega Cay

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

Population11,696
Coordinates35.0243100, -81.0278500
Altitude192
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: Point Clear Drive (-81.027955, 35.024457)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.17 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.03
9.6 gal · 36.34 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.01 $38.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.26 $42.52
Premium $4.78 $22.93 $45.87
Diesel $5.62 $27.00 $53.99

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 Tega Cay and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 21:44:07.

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.