How far is Ware Shoals, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?

The driving distance from Ware Shoals, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
31.72 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.15 mi
43.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.15 mi
Kilometers
43.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.72 mi
Kilometers
51.05 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 5, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in Ware Shoals
Tue, May 5, 11:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ware Shoals
2026-05-05T09:43
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Tue, May 5, 10:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ware Shoals
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Belton
SC

City in eastern Anderson County, South Carolina, United States

From Ware Shoals
17.3 mi
00h 23m
To Anderson County Airport
14.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    26 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue

    2932 ft · 2 min · North Greenwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Greenwood Avenue Extension

    2751 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Avenue Extension

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 252

    7.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 252

  5. 5

    Continue on East Greer Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Greer Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Belton Honea Path Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Belton Honea Path Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  13. 13

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ware Shoals 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 252
7.08 mi · 22%
Belton Honea Path Highway
5.61 mi · 18%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 15%
East River Street
2.64 mi · 8%
Anderson Street
2.33 mi · 7%
Highway 28 Bypass
2.17 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 252

Continue on State Highway 252

7.08 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belton
00h 23m from Ware Shoals
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Ware Shoals and 14.4 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belton

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

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

RAIL

Clemson

36 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Greenville

38 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

70 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

77 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ware Shoals and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 27.15 mi (43.7 km).

Ware Shoals

#1 Ware Shoals

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,152
Coordinates34.3984500, -82.2467900
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: West Main Street (-82.246816, 34.398479)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.44
Round trip
$8.87
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.44 $8.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.96 $9.92
Premium $4.78 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.62 $6.30 $12.60

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Ware Shoals and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 09:43:21.

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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.