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Trip from West Columbia, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

122.3 mi

197 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown West Columbia, SC, SC

West Columbia, SC

Connor Scott McManus

Downtown Anderson County Airport, SC, SC

Anderson County Airport, SC

Jimmy Liao

Trip Overview

The drive from West Columbia, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 122.3 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 26, I 385, Highway 418 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.6 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.57 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

61.2 miles from West Columbia, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 32m highway drive covering 122.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 26 and I 385. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.6 miles on I 26.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and I 385. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 26.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles (I 385): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | 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
82.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m 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
122.3 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | Airport Road

Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
122.3 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

Between West Columbia, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.

Greenville

60.1 mi in | ~1h 8m | via I 385

Pelzer

82.9 mi in | ~1h 33m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 26 57.6 mi 1h 3m
I 385 22.9 mi 24m
Highway 418 9.9 mi 14m
Cooley Bridge Road 5.6 mi 8m
Belton Highway 4.7 mi 6m
Highway 247 3.6 mi 4m
East River Street 2.6 mi 3m
Anderson Street 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 26 — 57.6 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Columbia, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.

1

Start on this road

272 ft · 21 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto SC 35

0.4 mi · 39 sec · North 12th Street
3

Turn left onto US 378

1.9 mi · 3 min · Sunset Boulevard
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
5

Merge onto I 26

58 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

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.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
8

Turn left onto SC 418

0.4 mi · 42 sec · McCarter Road
9

Continue on SC 418

1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
10

Continue on SC 418

9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
11

Turn left onto US 25

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Augusta Road
12

Turn right onto SC 247

5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road
13

Continue on SC 247

3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 247
14

Continue on SC 247

1.3 mi · 2 min · River Street
15

Turn left onto SC 20

374 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
16

Turn right onto US 76; US 178; SC 20

2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street
17

Continue on US 76; US 178

4.7 mi · 6 min · Belton Highway
18

Continue on US 76; US 178

2.6 mi · 3 min · East River Street
19

Turn left onto US 29

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road
20

At end of road, turn left onto US 29

468 ft · 10 sec · South Murray Avenue
21

Turn right onto SC 28

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road
22

Continue on SC 28

2.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 28 Bypass
23

Turn left onto SC 24

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Whitner Street
24

Continue on SC 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Highway 24
25

Turn left onto Airport Road

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Airport Road
26

Continue on South Warner Road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · South Warner Road
27

Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

55 ft · 7 sec · Airport Road
28

Turn right

293 ft · 21 sec
29

Arrive at 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 61.2 miles from West Columbia, SC, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 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 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.2 miles or 1h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 59m

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 West Columbia, 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 West Columbia, SC

This is one driving day of about 122.3 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Columbia, 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 I 26 for about 57.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.2 mi from West Columbia, SC · 1h 9m into the drive

Downtown Mauldin, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mauldin, SC

61 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

Mauldin, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mauldin, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.2 miles from West Columbia, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.57 one way

$39.15 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $21.33 $42.65
premium $4.78 $23.01 $46.01
diesel $5.64 $27.17 $54.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Columbia, SC - Harbison Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Hilton Garden Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Anderson, SC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Cayce Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Cayce, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 338

Cayce, SC

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Walmart 1164 (Columbia, SC)

Columbia, SC

Electrify America

4 DCFC

CircleK - Irmo

Irmo, SC

CIRCLE_K

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 4580

Prosperity, SC

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

eVgo Network: 4 Tesla: 4 EV Connect: 4 ChargePoint Network: 4 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.7 0 $12.84 $5.87
Efficient EV 30.6 0 $10.70 $4.89
EV Truck/SUV 48.9 0 $17.12 $7.83

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 15 hours ago

Origin

West Columbia, SC

Afternoon in West Columbia on Monday

Local time

2:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Anderson County Airport, SC

Afternoon in Anderson County Airport on Monday

Local time

2:11 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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 32m 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 West Columbia, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 122.3 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, I 385, Highway 418. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.2 miles from West Columbia, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.57 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles (I 385): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between West Columbia, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.

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