Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Afternoon in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Cowpens, SC
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
72.6 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Cowpens, SC covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Airport Road, Highway 24, West Whitner Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.62 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.3 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 72.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Airport Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Cowpens, SC is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Cowpens, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 24 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Whitner Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Michelin Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Standridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pearman Dairy Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Liberty Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Battleground Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Airport Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Cowpens, SC.
1
Start on the route
292 ft
·
22 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Airport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
3
Turn right onto Highway 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
4
Continue on West Whitner Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Whitner Street
5
Turn left onto Michelin Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Michelin Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Standridge Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Standridge Road
7
Turn left onto Pearman Dairy Road
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Pearman Dairy Road
8
Turn left onto Liberty Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Highway
9
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
10
Merge slight left
48 mi
·
58 min
11
Keep slight left
15 mi
·
15 min
12
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
13
Turn left onto Battleground Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Battleground Road
14
Turn straight onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Turn left
102 ft
·
13 sec
16
Turn left
121 ft
·
9 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
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 36.3 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, or about 46m into the drive.
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 72.6 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.3 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cowpens, 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 72.6 miles and 1h 32m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.3 mi from Anderson County Airport, SC · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cowpens, SC
The final approach into Cowpens, 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 Cowpens, 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
$11.62 one way
$23.24 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| premium | $4.78 | $13.66 | $27.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.65 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Cowpens, SC
Afternoon in Cowpens on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Mauldin, SC
36 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 32m 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 Cowpens, SC covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Airport Road, Highway 24, West Whitner Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.3 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 $11.62 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.
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Cowpens, SC is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Cowpens, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anderson County Airport, SC to Cowpens, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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