Origin
Arcadia, SC
Late night in Arcadia on Saturday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arcadia, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arcadia, SC
Junior Bastos
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jimmy Liao
Trip Overview
The drive from Arcadia, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, Pearman Dairy Road, Warren H Abernathy Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.1 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 58.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and Pearman Dairy Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.1 miles on I 85.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 45.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Pearman Dairy Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near US 29 / Warren H Abernathy Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 29 / Warren H Abernathy Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 29 / Warren H Abernathy Highway
Turn right onto US 29 / Warren H Abernathy Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 21
Toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
5
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Airport Road
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arcadia, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Gsp International Airport and Anderson.
Gsp International Airport
5.5 mi in
|
~9m
Anderson
50.8 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 45.1 mi | 55m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Warren H Abernathy Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Fairforest Clevedale Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hayne Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Michelin Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 24 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 45.1 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on Hayne Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hayne Street
2
Continue on Fairforest Clevedale Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairforest Clevedale Road
3
Turn right onto US 29
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren H Abernathy Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport
5
Merge onto I 85
45 mi
·
55 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto US 178
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Highway
8
Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass
173 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 28 Bypass
9
Continue on 28 BYP
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Pearman Dairy Road
10
Turn right onto Standridge Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Standridge Road
11
Turn left onto 383
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Michelin Boulevard
12
Turn right onto SC 24
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Whitner Street
13
Continue on SC 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
14
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Road
15
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Warner Road
16
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
55 ft
·
7 sec
·
Airport Road
17
Turn right
293 ft
·
21 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Arcadia, SC · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Arcadia, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anderson County Airport, SC
The final approach into Anderson County Airport, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.20 one way
$18.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Anderson County Airport, SC
Late night in Anderson County Airport on Saturday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 19m 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 Arcadia, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Pearman Dairy Road, Warren H Abernathy Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Arcadia, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.20 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 1h 19m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 29 / Warren H Abernathy Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Arcadia, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Gsp International Airport and Anderson.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cowpens National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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