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

The driving distance from Whitmire, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
87.26 mi
01h 31m
Flight
62.49 mi
100.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.49 mi
Kilometers
100.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.26 mi
Kilometers
140.43 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Whitmire
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitmire
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitmire
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
Fountain Inn
SC

City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States

From Whitmire
39.3 mi
00h 45m
To Anderson County Airport
48 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 72

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 72

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  13. 13

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  19. 19

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

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitmire 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 26%
Highway 72
15.4 mi · 18%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 11%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 6%
Belton Highway
4.66 mi · 5%
Highway 247
3.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 385 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

22.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
62.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain Inn
00h 45m from Whitmire
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitmire 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 Whitmire to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Fountain Inn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Whitmire and 48 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.20 one way or $24.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fountain Inn

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

27 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

38 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

58 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

105 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitmire and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 62.49 mi (100.56 km).

Whitmire

#1 Whitmire

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

Population1,449
Coordinates34.5029100, -81.6114900
Altitude132
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: SC 72 (-81.611444, 34.502975)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.66 L · about $12.20
Round trip
$24.40
6.16 gal · 23.32 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.20 $24.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.64 $27.28
Premium $4.78 $14.72 $29.43
Diesel $5.62 $17.32 $34.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitmire and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 02:00:11.

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.