Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Night in Anderson County Airport on Friday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Johnston, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
86.8 mi
140 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jimmy Liao
Johnston, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Johnston, SC covers 86.8 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sleepy Creek Road, North Highway 28, Abbeville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.7 miles on Sleepy Creek Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.4 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 86.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 86.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sleepy Creek Road is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SC 24 / Highway 24.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SC 24 / Highway 24): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (SC 28 / Highway 28 Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 43.5 miles (SC 72 Business / State Highway 72): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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SC 24 / Highway 24
Turn right onto SC 24 / Highway 24
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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SC 28 / Highway 28 Bypass
Turn right onto SC 28 / Highway 28 Bypass
Navigation decision point
5
43.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
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SC 72 Business / State Highway 72
Turn right onto SC 72 Business / State Highway 72
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
SC 225 / State Highway 225
Turn right onto SC 225 / State Highway 225
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
80.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
SC 23 / Columbia Road
At end of road, turn left onto SC 23 / Columbia Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Creek Road | 18.7 mi | 26m |
| North Highway 28 | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| Abbeville Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| East Greenwood Street | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Columbia Road | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| McFerrin Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 225 Bypass South | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Warren Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Sleepy Creek Road
— 18.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Johnston, SC.
1
Start on this road
293 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Airport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
3
Turn right onto SC 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
4
Continue on SC 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Whitner Street
5
Turn right onto SC 28
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 28 Bypass
6
Continue on SC 28
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pearman Dairy Road
7
Continue on SC 28
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Highway 28
8
Turn right onto SC 28
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Abbeville Highway
9
Continue on SC 28
14 mi
·
20 min
·
North Highway 28
10
Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
11
Turn slight right onto SC 20
472 ft
·
10 sec
·
Court Square
12
Continue on SC 20
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn left onto SC 72
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
East Greenwood Street
14
Turn right onto SC 72 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 72
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto SC 225
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
State Highway 225
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on SC 225
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Taggart Avenue
17
Continue on SC 225
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Nixon Circle
18
Continue on SC 225
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Street
19
Continue on SC 225
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 225 Bypass South
20
Continue on SC 225
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Scotch Cross Road West
21
Turn right onto US 25; US 178
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 25 South
22
Continue on US 25; US 178
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Road
23
Continue on US 25
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Epworth Camp Road East
24
Continue on US 25
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
McFerrin Road
25
Continue on US 25
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Greenwood Highway
26
Continue on US 25
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Sleepy Creek Road
27
Turn slight left
187 ft
·
6 sec
28
Turn slight right onto SC 430
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Crest Road
29
At end of road, turn left onto SC 23
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Columbia Road
30
Continue on SC 23
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Calhoun Street
31
Turn right onto SC 121
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Lee Street
32
Arrive at destination
SC 121
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.4 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johnston, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Anderson County Airport, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anderson County Airport, SC
This is one driving day of about 86.8 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sleepy Creek Road for about 18.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.4 mi from Anderson County Airport, SC · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Johnston, SC
The final approach into Johnston, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Johnston, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.57 one way
$27.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.84 | $29.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.06 | $32.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.56 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Johnston, SC
Night in Johnston on Friday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Greenwood, SC
43 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
36 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Johnston, SC covers 86.8 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sleepy Creek Road, North Highway 28, Abbeville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.4 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SC 24 / Highway 24): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (SC 28 / Highway 28 Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 43.5 miles (SC 72 Business / State Highway 72): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Anderson County Airport, SC to Johnston, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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