Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Afternoon in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Tega Cay, SC
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
131.6 mi
212 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Photo: Daniel Sell
Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Tega Cay, SC covers 131.6 miles and takes about 2h 53m 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 $21.06 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
65.8 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 53m drive with frequent turns across 131.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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 Tega Cay, SC is easy. At 2h 53m 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 Tega Cay, 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 |
| SC 5 | 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 Tega Cay, 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
33 mi
·
37 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill
13
Turn right onto North Mountain Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mountain Street
14
Continue on York Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
15
Continue on York Highway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
York Highway
16
Continue on York Road
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
York Road
17
Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Creek Drive
18
Turn left onto Clover Highway
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Clover Highway
19
Continue on Highway 55 West
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 55 West
20
Continue on Kings Mountain Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Mountain Street
21
Continue on Bethel Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethel Street
22
Continue on Highway 55 East
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 55 East
23
Turn left onto State Highway 557
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 557
24
Continue on Charlotte Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Charlotte Highway
25
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
3 min
26
Turn right onto Youngblood Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Youngblood Road
27
Exit the roundabout onto Zoar Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Zoar Road
28
At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 160 West
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Highway 160 West
29
Turn right onto Gold Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Gold Hill Road
30
Continue on Tega Cay Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Tega Cay Drive
31
Turn left onto Windward Drive
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Windward Drive
32
Turn slight right onto Windward Drive
279 ft
·
11 sec
·
Windward Drive
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Point Clear Drive
266 ft
·
11 sec
·
Point Clear Drive
34
Exit the roundabout onto Point Clear Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Point Clear Drive
35
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.8 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, or about 1h 26m 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.8 miles or 1h 26m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tega Cay, 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 131.6 miles and 2h 53m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.8 mi from Anderson County Airport, SC · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 65.8 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tega Cay, SC
The final approach into Tega Cay, 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 Tega Cay, 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
$21.06 one way
$42.12 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $22.95 | $45.89 |
| premium | $4.78 | $24.76 | $49.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.24 | $58.47 |
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: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.82 | $6.32 |
| Efficient EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.51 | $5.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.42 | $8.42 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Tega Cay, SC
Afternoon in Tega Cay on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Boiling Springs, NC
66 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
2h 53m 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 Tega Cay, SC covers 131.6 miles and takes about 2h 53m 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 65.8 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 $21.06 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.
The drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Tega Cay, SC is easy. At 2h 53m 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 Tega Cay, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anderson County Airport, SC to Tega Cay, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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