Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Wednesday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Catawba, SC
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
135.2 mi
218 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
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6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
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
Catawba, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Catawba, SC covers 135.2 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, Black Highway, York Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.14 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.6 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Catawba, SC covers 135.2 miles and takes about 2h 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 81 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near I 85.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.9 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
55.6 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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I 85
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
88.9 mi into trip
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~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 102
Toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill
5
107.4 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway
Turn left onto SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
121.6 mi into trip
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~2h 29m in
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SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard
Turn right onto SC 901; SC 5 / Heckle Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Catawba, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Hill along the way.
Rock Hill
88.9 mi in
|
~1h 48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 81 mi | 1h 35m |
| Black Highway | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| York Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| South Anderson Road | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Alexander Love Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| York Road | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Heckle Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 81 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Catawba, 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
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Whitner Street
5
Turn left onto 383
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Michelin Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Standridge Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Standridge Road
7
Turn left onto SC 28
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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Pearman Dairy Road
8
Turn left onto US 178
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Highway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
10
Merge onto I 85
48 mi
·
58 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
33 mi
·
37 min
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I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 102
Toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill
13
Turn right onto SC 5
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mountain Street
14
Continue on SC 5
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
15
Continue on SC 5
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
York Highway
16
Continue on SC 5
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
York Road
17
Continue on SC 5
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Creek Drive
18
Continue on SC 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Black Highway
19
Turn left onto SC 5
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Alexander Love Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on SC 5
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
York Highway
21
Continue on SC 5
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
22
Turn right onto SC 901; SC 5
3.4 mi
·
5 min
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Heckle Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
23
At end of road, turn left onto SC 121; SC 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Albright Road
24
Continue on US 21 Business; SC 5; SC 121
0.8 mi
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57 sec
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East Main Street
25
Continue on US 21; SC 5
6.2 mi
·
7 min
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South Anderson Road
26
Take the exit
255 ft
·
7 sec
27
Continue on Hall Spencer Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Hall Spencer Road
28
Turn right onto State Road S-46-697
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cureton Ferry Road
29
Arrive at destination
State Road S-46-697
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.6 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.6 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Catawba, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anderson County Airport, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 135.2 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 81 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.6 mi from Anderson County Airport, SC · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.6 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 85 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81 miles.
Arriving in Catawba, SC
The final approach into Catawba, 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 Catawba, 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
$21.14 one way
$42.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.02 | $50.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.85 | $59.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.20 | $6.49 |
| Efficient EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.83 | $5.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.93 | $8.65 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Catawba, SC
Morning in Catawba on Wednesday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Boiling Springs, NC
68 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 48m 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 Catawba, SC covers 135.2 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Black Highway, York Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.6 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 $21.14 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Catawba, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Hill along the way.
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