Origin
Ridgeville, SC
Afternoon in Ridgeville on Sunday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgeville, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC
Drive Time
3h 26m
Distance
215.2 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Ridgeville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jaxon Matthew Willis
Trip Overview
The drive from Ridgeville, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 215.2 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Street, Ridgeville Road, I 26 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.44 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
107.6 miles from Ridgeville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 26m drive with frequent turns across 215.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church Street 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 26m 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 Ridgeville, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ridgeville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 26 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 385 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SC 418 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McCarter Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milacron Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 418 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeville, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on North Railroad Avenue
453 ft
·
25 sec
·
North Railroad Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on Ridgeville Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridgeville Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
5
Turn right onto Ridgeville Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridgeville Road
6
Take the ramp left toward I 26 West: Columbia
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 26 West: Columbia
7
Merge slight left
135 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
9
Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
10
Turn left onto McCarter Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
McCarter Road
11
Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
12
Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 418
13
Turn left onto Augusta Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Augusta Road
14
Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
15
Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
16
Continue on River Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
17
Turn left onto North Main Street
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Turn right onto Anderson Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
19
Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
20
Continue on East River Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East River Street
21
Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shockley Ferry Road
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue
469 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Murray Avenue
23
Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pearman Dairy Road
24
Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 28 Bypass
25
Turn left onto West Whitner Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Whitner Street
26
Continue on Highway 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
27
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Road
28
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Warner Road
29
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
Airport Road
30
Turn right
292 ft
·
21 sec
31
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 107.6 miles from Ridgeville, SC, or about 1h 43m 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.6 miles or 1h 43m 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 49m
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 Ridgeville, 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 Ridgeville, SC
This is one driving day of about 215.2 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ridgeville, 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 107.6 mi from Ridgeville, SC · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 107.6 miles from Ridgeville, 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
$34.44 one way
$68.88 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $37.52 | $75.05 |
| premium | $4.78 | $40.48 | $80.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.81 | $95.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.60 | $10.33 |
| Efficient EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.83 | $8.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.1 | 1 | $30.13 | $13.77 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Anderson County Airport, SC
Afternoon in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
2 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 26m 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 Ridgeville, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 215.2 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Street, Ridgeville Road, I 26 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.6 miles from Ridgeville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.44 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 26m 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 Ridgeville, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ridgeville, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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