How far is Tega Cay, SC from Anderson, SC?
The driving distance from Tega Cay, SC to Anderson, SC is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tega Cay and Anderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tega Cay and Anderson.
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Start on Point Clear Drive
2383 ft · 2 min · Point Clear Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Windward Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Windward Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Windward Drive
1609 ft · 55 sec · Windward Drive
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Turn right onto Tega Cay Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · Tega Cay Drive
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Continue on Gold Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gold Hill Road
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Turn left onto Highway 160 West
2262 ft · 1 min · Highway 160 West
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Turn left onto Zoar Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Zoar Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Youngblood Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Youngblood Road
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Turn left onto York Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on State Highway 557
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 557
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Turn right onto Highway 55 East
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 55 East
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Continue on Bethel Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethel Street
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Continue on Kings Mountain Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Mountain Street
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Continue on Highway 55 West
11.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 55 West
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Continue on Clover Highway
1908 ft · 34 sec · Clover Highway
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Turn right onto Kings Creek Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on North Mountain Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
74.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 81: Anderson
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 81 North
1496 ft · 32 sec · Highway 81 North
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Continue on State Highway 81
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on Highway 81 North
4.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 North
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Continue on East Greenville Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Greenville Street
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Turn left onto North Fant Street
3239 ft · 1 min · North Fant Street
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Turn right onto East Whitner Street
1365 ft · 47 sec · East Whitner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Whitner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tega Cay and Anderson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
74.7 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tega Cay and Mostly Sunny near Anderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tega Cay to Anderson?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Cowpens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from Tega Cay and 67.4 miles from Anderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tega Cay and Mostly Sunny near Anderson.
Stop Ideas Near Cowpens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Pacolet Town Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cowpens.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tega Cay and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 98.86 mi (159.1 km).
#1 Tega Cay
City in York County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,696 |
| Coordinates | 35.0243100, -81.0278500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.98 | $51.97 |
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
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