Anderson County Airport, SC to Denmark, SC is 140.8 miles and takes about 3h 26m via Sleepy Creek Road and North Highway 28, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region towards the same area. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate trip. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
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
70.4 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sleepy Creek Road
18.1 mi
25m
North Highway 28
13.9 mi
20m
Old Barnwell Road
12.4 mi
17m
Abbeville Highway
12.3 mi
18m
Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi
15m
East Greenwood Street
9.8 mi
14m
Highway 78
7.2 mi
11m
Charleston Highway
6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Sleepy Creek Road
— 18.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Denmark, SC.
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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
Continue on SC 28
0.1 mi·17 sec·State Highway 28
8
Turn right onto SC 28
12 mi·18 min·Abbeville Highway
9
Continue on SC 28
14 mi·20 min·North Highway 28
10
Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi·3 min·North Main Street
11
Turn slight right onto SC 20
472 ft·10 sec·Court Square
12
Continue on SC 20
0.4 mi·43 sec·South Main Street
13
Turn left onto SC 72
9.8 mi·14 min·East Greenwood Street
14
Turn right onto SC 72 Business
1.3 mi·2 min·State Highway 72
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto SC 225
0.5 mi·47 sec·State Highway 225
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on SC 225
0.5 mi·54 sec·Taggart Avenue
17
Continue on SC 225
0.5 mi·40 sec·Nixon Circle
18
Continue on SC 225
1.3 mi·1 min·Lowell Street
19
Continue on SC 225
2.6 mi·3 min·State Highway 225 Bypass South
20
Continue on SC 225
0.5 mi·42 sec·Scotch Cross Road West
21
Turn right onto US 25; US 178
1.6 mi·2 min·Highway 25 South
22
Continue on US 25; US 178
2.5 mi·3 min·Warren Road
23
Continue on US 25
0.3 mi·27 sec·Epworth Camp Road East
24
Continue on US 25
3.9 mi·5 min·McFerrin Road
25
Continue on US 25
0.7 mi·55 sec·Greenwood Highway
26
Continue on US 25
18 mi·25 min·Sleepy Creek Road
27
Turn right onto US 25 Truck
3.9 mi·4 min·Bauskett Street
28
Continue on US 25
5.2 mi·6 min·Augusta Road
29
Continue on SC 19
3.2 mi·4 min·Highway 19
30
Continue on SC 19
10 mi·15 min·Edgefield Highway
31
Continue on SC 19
0.2 mi·25 sec·Laurens Street Northwest
32
Turn left onto SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck
1.0 mi·1 min·Rutland Drive
33
Continue on SC 118; US 78 Truck
2.7 mi·4 min·Rudy Mason Parkway
34
Continue on SC 118; US 78 Truck; SC 302
0.1 mi·11 sec·Pine Log Road
35
Turn left onto US 78
2.8 mi·4 min·Charleston Highway
36
Turn right onto Old Barnwell Road
12 mi·17 min·Old Barnwell Road
37
Turn left onto SC 781
0.2 mi·16 sec·Tinker Creek Road
38
Turn right onto US 78
3.2 mi·4 min·Charleston Highway
39
Continue on US 78; SC 39
1.6 mi·3 min·Main Street
40
Continue on US 78
5.6 mi·8 min·Highway 78
41
Continue on US 78
4.3 mi·6 min·Dexter Street
42
Continue on US 78
1.6 mi·2 min·Highway 78
43
Continue on US 78
4.6 mi·6 min·Heritage Highway
44
Turn right onto US 321; SC 70
0.2 mi·18 sec·Carolina Highway
45
Arrive at destination
US 321; SC 70
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 26m estimated drive time and 140.8-mile distance, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a leisurely pace. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $22, planning is straightforward. Take advantage of the surface road sections to enjoy a more relaxed drive, perhaps pausing briefly in a small town along Old Barnwell Road if needed. Ensure you have enough fuel before heading out, as highway stretches are limited.
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 70.4 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.1 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 31 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 44m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denmark, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anderson County Airport, 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 Anderson County Airport, SC
This is one driving day of about 140.8 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Anderson County Airport, 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 Sleepy Creek Road for about 18.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 140.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|SC 24 / Highway 24
Turn right onto SC 24 / Highway 24
Navigation decision point
5
43.5 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|SC 72 Business / State Highway 72
Turn right onto SC 72 Business / State Highway 72
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
44.8 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|SC 225 / State Highway 225
Turn right onto SC 225 / State Highway 225
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
100.5 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck / Rutland Drive
Turn left onto SC 118; US 1 Truck; US 78 Truck / Rutland Drive
Navigation decision point
4
140.5 mi into trip|~3h 25m in|US 321; SC 70 / Carolina Highway
Turn right onto US 321; SC 70 / Carolina Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.37 one way
$44.73 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$24.39
$48.78
premium
$4.78
$26.50
$52.99
diesel
$6.18
$34.25
$68.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.2
0
$14.78
$6.76
Efficient EV
35.2
0
$12.32
$5.63
EV Truck/SUV
56.3
0
$19.71
$9.01
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Morning
in Anderson County Airport on Tuesday
Local time
9:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
NE 7 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:20AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:15AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Destination
Denmark, SC
Morning
in Denmark on Tuesday
Local time
9:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
5 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily composed of surface roads, with just 26% on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch without a significant change in road type on Sleepy Creek Road for 18.1 miles. North Highway 28 will transition you from local roads to more significant thoroughfares before you continue on Old Barnwell Road. Expect a cruising pace with fewer exits and merges than you'd find on a major interstate.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on Sleepy Creek Road.
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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 26m drive. You will face about 13 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 43.5 miles (SC 72 Business / State Highway 72): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.8 miles (SC 225 / State Highway 225): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
756 ft243 ft
Total Climb
328 ft
Total Descent
842 ft
Highest Point
756 ft
Elevation Range
513 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 140.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on Sleepy Creek Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SC 24 / Highway 24): Navigation decision point; at 43.5 miles (SC 72 Business / State Highway 72): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.8 miles (SC 225 / State Highway 225): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Denmark, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
