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Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
102.8 mi
165 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clearwater, SC
Jared Lung
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jimmy Liao
The drive from Clearwater, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 102.8 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 28 North, West Martintown Road, Highway 28 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on Highway 28 North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.08 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
51.4 miles from Clearwater, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
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This is a 2h 34m highway drive covering 102.8 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 28 North and West Martintown Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.2 miles on Highway 28 North.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 28 North and West Martintown Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 102.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (US 221; SC 28 / Highway 28 South): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork toward SC 230 North: Edgefield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; SC 28 / Highway 28 South
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 28 North | 20.2 mi | 28m |
| West Martintown Road | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| Highway 28 South | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| Abbeville Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Highway 28 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| Highway 23 West | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Highway 28 Bypass | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| I 20 | 3.6 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
Start on SC 421
Turn right onto SC 126
Continue on SC 126
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 520
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 20
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto SC 230
Turn slight left onto Key Road
Turn left onto SC 23
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; SC 28
Continue on US 221; SC 28
Continue on US 221; SC 28
Continue on US 221; SC 28
Continue on US 221; SC 28
Continue on SC 28
Continue on SC 28
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 28
Continue on SC 28
Continue on SC 28
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 28
Continue on SC 28
Turn left onto SC 28
Continue on SC 28
Continue on SC 28
Turn left 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
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.
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 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 miles or 1h 18m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson County Airport, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clearwater, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Clearwater, SC
This is one driving day of about 102.8 miles and 2h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.4 mi from Clearwater, SC · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 51.4 miles from Clearwater, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$16.08 one way
$32.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.58 | $35.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.03 | $38.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.70 | $45.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.39 | $6.58 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Clearwater on Tuesday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Anderson County Airport on Tuesday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
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
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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