Origin
Mount Pleasant, SC
Morning in Mount Pleasant on Monday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
250.9 mi
404 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
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6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jimmy Liao
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 250.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coleman Boulevard, Chuck Dawley Boulevard, Mark Clark Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.15 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
125.5 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 250.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coleman Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coleman Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chuck Dawley Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mark Clark Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 52 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rivers Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 26 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 385 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SC 418 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Coleman Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
10 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard
236 ft
·
10 sec
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Coleman Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
4
Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi
·
14 min
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Mark Clark Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
6
Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rivers Avenue
7
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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I 26 North: Columbia
9
Merge slight left
159 mi
·
2 hr 53 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
23 mi
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24 min
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I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
11
Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
12
Turn left onto McCarter Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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McCarter Road
13
Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Milacron Drive
14
Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 418
15
Turn left onto Augusta Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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Augusta Road
16
Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
17
Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
18
Continue on River Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
19
Turn left onto North Main Street
374 ft
·
12 sec
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North Main Street
20
Turn right onto Anderson Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
21
Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
22
Continue on East River Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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East River Street
23
Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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East Shockley Ferry Road
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue
469 ft
·
11 sec
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South Murray Avenue
25
Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
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Pearman Dairy Road
26
Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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Highway 28 Bypass
27
Turn left onto West Whitner Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West Whitner Street
28
Continue on Highway 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Highway 24
29
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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Airport Road
30
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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South Warner Road
31
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
56 ft
·
7 sec
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Airport Road
32
Turn right
292 ft
·
21 sec
33
Arrive at your 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 125.5 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.5 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
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 Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, SC
This is one driving day of about 250.9 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.5 mi from Mount Pleasant, SC · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 125.5 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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.
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
$40.15 one way
$80.31 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $43.75 | $87.50 |
| premium | $4.78 | $47.20 | $94.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.74 | $111.48 |
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: 87.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.3 | 0 | $26.34 | $12.04 |
| Efficient EV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.95 | $10.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.4 | 1 | $35.13 | $16.06 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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 Monday
Local time
11:59 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
20 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
3h 51m 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 Mount Pleasant, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 250.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coleman Boulevard, Chuck Dawley Boulevard, Mark Clark Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.5 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.15 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Pleasant, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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