Origin
Catawba, SC
Afternoon in Catawba on Friday
Local time
4:08 PM
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Current temp
87°F
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Trip from Catawba, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
135.4 mi
218 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Catawba, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jimmy Liao
Trip Overview
The drive from Catawba, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 135.4 miles and takes about 2h 49m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.5 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.17 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
67.7 miles from Catawba, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 135.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 49m highway drive covering 135.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and Black Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 81.5 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 33 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 81.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
950 ft
564 ft
Total Climb
656 ft
Total Descent
463 ft
Highest Point
950 ft
~116.1 mi in
Elevation Range
386 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Black Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 45.6 miles in.
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 2h 49m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 45.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 45.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
45.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward I 85 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 85 South
5
45.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
127.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m 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
135.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
|
Airport Road
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
135.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m 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.
On the drive from Catawba, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Anderson along the way.
Anderson
127.4 mi in
|
~2h 35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 81.5 mi | 1h 36m |
| Black Highway | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| York Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Alexander Love Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| York Road | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Anderson Road South | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| South Heckle Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 81.5 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catawba, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on State Road S-46-697
146 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cureton Ferry Road
2
Turn right onto Reservation Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Reservation Road
3
Turn left onto SC 5
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
SC 5
4
Take the ramp onto SC 5
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
SC 5
5
Merge onto US 21; SC 5
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Anderson Road South
6
Continue on this road
473 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
7
Continue on US 21; SC 5
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Merge onto US 21 Business; SC 5; SC 121
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Albright Road
9
Turn right onto SC 5
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Heckle Boulevard
10
Turn left onto SC 5
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on SC 5
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
York Highway
12
Continue on SC 5
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Alexander Love Highway
13
Turn right onto SC 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Black Highway
14
Continue on SC 5
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Creek Drive
15
Continue on SC 5
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
York Road
16
Continue on SC 5
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
York Highway
17
Continue on SC 5
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
18
Continue on SC 5
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mountain Street
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 85 South
20
Merge onto I 85
82 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto US 178
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Highway
23
Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass
173 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 28 Bypass
24
Continue on 28 BYP
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Pearman Dairy Road
25
Turn right onto Standridge Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Standridge Road
26
Turn left onto 383
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Michelin Boulevard
27
Turn right onto SC 24
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Whitner Street
28
Continue on SC 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
29
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Road
30
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Warner Road
31
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
55 ft
·
7 sec
·
Airport Road
32
Turn right
293 ft
·
21 sec
33
Arrive at 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 67.7 miles from Catawba, SC, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.5 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 30 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.7 miles or 1h 25m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson County Airport, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Catawba, 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 Catawba, SC
This is one driving day of about 135.4 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Catawba, 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 81.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.7 mi from Catawba, SC · 1h 25m 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from Catawba, 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 81.5 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Anderson County Airport, 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
$21.17 one way
$42.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.15 | $46.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.06 | $50.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.89 | $59.79 |
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: 47.4 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 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.85 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.96 | $8.67 |
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
Anderson County Airport, SC
Afternoon in Anderson County Airport on Friday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 49m 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 Catawba, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 135.4 miles and takes about 2h 49m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.7 miles from Catawba, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.17 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 is a straightforward 2h 49m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 45.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 45.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Catawba, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Anderson along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 564 ft to 950 ft elevation with about 656 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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