Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Belton, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jimmy Liao
Belton, SC
Diego Santacruz
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection in South Carolina, the 16.9-mile transit from Anderson County Airport to Belton is a straightforward local trip. You can expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Navigating via Airport Road, Highway 24, and West Whitner Street keeps you entirely off the interstate system, as this route features zero highway share. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical path for those moving between these two Southeast locations. Because the total duration is so short, there is no need for an overnight stay or complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belton Highway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| East River Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Anderson Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Highway 28 Bypass | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| West Shockley Ferry Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Whitner Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Airport Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 24 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Belton Highway
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Belton, SC.
1
Start on this road
293 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Airport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
3
Turn right onto SC 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
4
Continue on SC 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Whitner Street
5
Turn right onto SC 28
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 28 Bypass
6
Continue on SC 28
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pearman Dairy Road
7
Turn left onto US 29
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Murray Avenue
8
Turn right onto US 29
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shockley Ferry Road
9
Turn right onto US 29; US 76; US 178
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East River Street
10
Continue on US 76; US 178
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
11
Continue on US 76; US 178
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
12
Turn left onto SC 20
374 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Turn left onto Breazeale Street
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Breazeale Street
14
Arrive at destination
Breazeale Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SC 24 / Highway 24
Turn right onto SC 24 / Highway 24
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SC 28 / Highway 28 Bypass
Turn right onto SC 28 / Highway 28 Bypass
Navigation decision point
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 29 / West Shockley Ferry Road
Turn right onto US 29 / West Shockley Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SC 20 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SC 20 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Breazeale Street
Turn left onto Breazeale Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Belton, SC
Morning in Belton on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
36 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
25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend the entire 25-minute journey on surface roads, meaning the pace remains steady and grounded in the local landscape. Since the route is composed entirely of local streets and state highways, you will encounter frequent transitions rather than long, monotonous stretches. The character of the drive is defined by these constant adjustments, requiring your full attention as you move through the local infrastructure. It is a practical, functional commute that avoids the predictability of major expressways.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Belton Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SC 24 / Highway 24.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SC 24 / Highway 24): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (SC 28 / Highway 28 Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 29 / West Shockley Ferry Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Belton Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SC 24 / Highway 24): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (SC 28 / Highway 28 Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 29 / West Shockley Ferry Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belton, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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