Origin
Arial, SC
Evening in Arial on Friday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arial, SC
Nino Souza
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jimmy Liao
The drive from Arial, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 31.9 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Liberty Highway, Calhoun Memorial Highway, Moorefield Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on Liberty Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 31.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rice Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.9 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.2 miles (Rice Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.5 miles (SC 93 / Ross Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Rice Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn sharp left onto SC 93 / Ross Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arial, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Anderson along the way.
Anderson
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Highway | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| Calhoun Memorial Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Moorefield Memorial Highway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Gentry Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Michelin Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 24 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Arial, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
Start on Cobb Street
Turn right onto Arial Street
At end of road, turn left onto Rice Road
Turn left onto SC 8
Continue on SC 8
Turn right onto SC 93
Turn sharp left onto SC 93
Keep slight right at fork onto Ross Avenue
Turn slight right
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 123
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 178
Enter roundabout onto US 178
Continue on US 178
Continue on US 178
Enter roundabout onto US 178
Continue on US 178
Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass
Continue on 28 BYP
Turn right onto Standridge Road
Turn left onto 383
Turn right onto SC 24
Continue on SC 24
Turn left onto Airport Road
Continue on South Warner Road
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Arial, SC · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Arial, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Anderson County Airport, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| premium | $4.78 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Arial on Friday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Anderson County Airport on Friday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
74°F
Pendleton, SC
16 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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