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

The driving distance from Utica, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.81 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.92 mi
28.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.92 mi
Kilometers
28.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.81 mi
Kilometers
43.15 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Fri, Nov 6, 1:47 PM EST
Return by in Utica
Fri, Nov 6, 2:25 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utica
2026-11-06T13:08
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Fri, Nov 6, 1:47 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Utica
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pendleton
SC

Town in South Carolina, USA

From Utica
12.1 mi
00h 19m
To Anderson County Airport
14.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
74°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hope Avenue

    20 m · 4 sec · Hope Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Padgett Street

    1125 ft · 52 sec · Padgett Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Goddard Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Goddard Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wells Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wells Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Friendship Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Friendship Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coneross Creek Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Coneross Creek Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Oak Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Oak Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 24

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Highway 24

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 187

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Highway 187

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 24

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Highway 24

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Airport Road

    2075 ft · 57 sec · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Anderson County Airport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 24
10.1 mi · 38%
Friendship Road
3.66 mi · 14%
Coneross Creek Road
3.4 mi · 13%
Highway 187
2.76 mi · 10%
West Oak Highway
1.42 mi · 5%
Wells Highway
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 24

Continue on Highway 24

7.29 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
00h 19m from Utica
Leave By
7:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Utica and Mostly 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 Utica to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Utica and 14.8 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.42 one way or $6.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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

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

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Clemson

6 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Greenville

41 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Toccoa

51 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Spartanburg

84 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 17.92 mi (28.84 km).

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#1 Utica

Utica is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6781600, -82.9315400
Altitude277
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: Hope Avenue (-82.931624, 34.67816)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $3.42
Round trip
$6.84
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $3.42 $6.84
Mid-grade $4.06 $3.85 $7.71
Premium $4.46 $4.23 $8.46
Diesel $5.72 $5.43 $10.86

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Utica and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 13:08:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.