Origin
Union, SC
Night in Union on Sunday
Local time
11:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
160.1 mi
258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
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6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, SC
Sebastián Casimiro
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jaxon Matthew Willis
Trip Overview
The drive from Union, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 160.1 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, Rocky River Road, Pageland Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.62 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
80.1 miles from Union, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 57m drive with frequent turns across 160.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
the route 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Union, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is easy. At 2h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rocky River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pageland Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lancaster Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chester Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lancaster Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| J A Cochran Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West End Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
the route
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on the route
226 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn sharp left
249 ft
·
8 sec
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
151 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn straight onto Rocky River Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Rocky River Road
6
Turn left onto Pageland Highway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Pageland Highway
7
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
9
Continue on Chester Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Lancaster Highway
11
Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
J A Cochran Bypass
12
Turn left onto West End Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
West End Road
13
Continue on Carlisle Chester Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlisle Chester Highway
14
Continue on Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Janie Glymph Goree Boulevard
15
Continue on Carlisle Whitmire Highway
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Carlisle Whitmire Highway
16
Merge slight right onto Whitmire Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitmire Highway
17
Continue on Church Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
18
Continue on Highway 72
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 72
19
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
20
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
22
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
23
Turn left onto McCarter Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
McCarter Road
24
Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
25
Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 418
26
Turn left onto Augusta Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Augusta Road
27
Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
28
Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
29
Continue on River Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
30
Turn left onto North Main Street
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
31
Turn right onto Anderson Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
32
Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
33
Continue on East River Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East River Street
34
Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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East Shockley Ferry Road
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue
469 ft
·
11 sec
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South Murray Avenue
36
Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
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Pearman Dairy Road
37
Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 28 Bypass
38
Turn left onto West Whitner Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Whitner Street
39
Continue on Highway 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
40
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Road
41
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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South Warner Road
42
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
Airport Road
43
Turn right
292 ft
·
21 sec
44
Arrive at your 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 80.1 miles from Union, SC, or about 1h 28m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.1 miles or 1h 28m 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 25m
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 Union, 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 Union, SC
This is one driving day of about 160.1 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Union, 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 80.1 mi from Union, SC · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 80.1 miles from Union, 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
$25.62 one way
$51.24 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $27.92 | $55.83 |
| premium | $4.78 | $30.12 | $60.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.57 | $71.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48 | 0 | $16.81 | $7.68 |
| Efficient EV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64 | 0 | $22.41 | $10.25 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Night in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
11:24 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
24 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
2h 57m 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 Union, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 160.1 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are the route, Rocky River Road, Pageland Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.1 miles from Union, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.62 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.
The drive from Union, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is easy. At 2h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Union, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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