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

The driving distance from Wellford, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.28 mi
01h 00m
Flight
46.53 mi
74.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.53 mi
Kilometers
74.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.28 mi
Kilometers
88.97 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Wellford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellford
2026-04-19T11:11
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellford
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
Powdersville
SC

Unincorporated community in Montana, United States

From Wellford
27.6 mi
00h 30m
To Anderson County Airport
27.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spartanburg Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Spartanburg Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1162 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    45.1 mi · 55 min

  4. 4

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

    995 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Liberty Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Standridge Road

    763 ft · 28 sec · Standridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Michelin Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Whitner Street

    1228 ft · 27 sec · West Whitner Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellford 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spartanburg Highway
47 mi · 85%
Pearman Dairy Road
3.76 mi · 7%
Liberty Highway
1.43 mi · 3%
Michelin Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Highway 24
0.65 mi · 1%
Airport Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Spartanburg Highway

Merge slight left

45.1 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powdersville
00h 30m from Wellford
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wellford and Chance Rain Showers near Anderson County Airport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wellford to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Powdersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Wellford and 27.7 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wellford and Chance Rain Showers near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Powdersville

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

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

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Greenville

10 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

33 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Toccoa

80 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellford and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 46.53 mi (74.88 km).

Wellford

#1 Wellford

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population2,774
Coordinates34.9509500, -82.1059400
Altitude268
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: Spartanburg Highway (-82.105877, 34.951051)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.64 $17.27
Premium $4.78 $9.32 $18.63
Diesel $5.62 $10.97 $21.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellford and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 11:11:05.

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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.