Origin
Conway, SC
Morning in Conway on Wednesday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 10m
Distance
252.8 mi
407 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 57m
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6 AM
5h 10m
8 AM
5h 37m
10 AM
5h 20m
12 PM
5h 17m
3 PM
5h 21m
5 PM
5h 36m
8 PM
5h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conway, SC
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Anderson County Airport, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Conway, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 252.8 miles and takes about 5h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on J Strom Thurmond Freeway, I 26, Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.4 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
126.4 miles from Conway, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 10m highway drive covering 252.8 miles, with most of the trip on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.4 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 76.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and I 26. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 134 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 252.8 miles you will encounter 21 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 134 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 135.7 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.6 miles (I 385): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
134 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 26 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 64B
Toward I 26 West
5
135.7 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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I 26; US 76
Merge onto I 26; US 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
190.6 mi into trip
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~3h 46m in
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I 385
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385 toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
5
213.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
5
252.8 mi into trip
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~5h 9m in
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Airport Road
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Conway, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.
Greenville
190.6 mi in
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~3h 46m
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via I 385
Pelzer
213.4 mi in
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~4h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| J Strom Thurmond Freeway | 76.4 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 26 | 54.8 mi | 1h |
| Church Street | 28.8 mi | 34m |
| I 385 | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| US 76 | 18.8 mi | 24m |
| Highway 418 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Cooley Bridge Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Belton Highway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
— 76.4 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on SC 905
461 ft
·
19 sec
·
4th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
3
Turn left onto S-26-29
314 ft
·
9 sec
·
9th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
5
Merge onto US 501; US 701
29 mi
·
34 min
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Church Street
6
Turn straight onto SC 576
3.2 mi
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3 min
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SC 576
7
Continue on US 76
6.7 mi
·
7 min
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US 76
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 76; US 301
12 mi
·
16 min
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US 76; US 301
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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East Cheves Street
10
Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Warley Street
11
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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West Evans Street
12
Turn right onto I 20 Bus
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West David H McLeod Boulevard
13
Continue on I 20 Bus
76 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.7 mi
·
3 min
Exit 64B
Toward I 26 West
15
Merge onto I 26; US 76
55 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 26; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 385
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
18
Turn left onto SC 418
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
McCarter Road
19
Continue on SC 418
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
20
Continue on SC 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 418
21
Turn left onto US 25
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Augusta Road
22
Turn right onto SC 247
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
23
Continue on SC 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
24
Continue on SC 247
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
25
Turn left onto SC 20
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Turn right onto US 76; US 178; SC 20
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
27
Continue on US 76; US 178
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
28
Continue on US 76; US 178
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East River Street
29
Turn left onto US 29
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shockley Ferry Road
30
At end of road, turn left onto US 29
468 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Murray Avenue
31
Turn right onto SC 28
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pearman Dairy Road
32
Continue on SC 28
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 28 Bypass
33
Turn left onto SC 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Whitner Street
34
Continue on SC 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
35
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Road
36
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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South Warner Road
37
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
55 ft
·
7 sec
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Airport Road
38
Turn right
293 ft
·
21 sec
39
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 126.4 miles from Conway, SC, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.4 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.4 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 4m
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 Conway, 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 Conway, SC
This is one driving day of about 252.8 miles and 5h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Conway, 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 J Strom Thurmond Freeway for about 76.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.4 mi from Conway, SC · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 126.4 miles from Conway, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before J Strom Thurmond Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.4 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
$39.53 one way
$79.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $43.22 | $86.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $46.79 | $93.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.82 | $111.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.54 | $12.13 |
| Efficient EV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.12 | $10.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.1 | 1 | $35.39 | $16.18 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Wednesday
Local time
6:24 AM
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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Conway, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 252.8 miles and takes about 5h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are J Strom Thurmond Freeway, I 26, Church Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.4 miles from Conway, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 252.8 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 134 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 135.7 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.6 miles (I 385): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Conway, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.
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