Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
This straightforward 34.2-mile drive from Anderson County Airport to Greenville, SC, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 48 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on I-85 and US-29, with a short section on Pearman Dairy Road. Given the low estimated fuel cost of $5, this route is an economical option for getting from point A to point B. The drive is focused on highway travel, making it a quick and efficient journey. Since both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region, you won't experience significant geographical shifts.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 20.5 mi | 24m |
| US 29 | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Liberty Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Michelin Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Airport Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 24 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Whitner Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Greenville, SC.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Airport Road
Turn right onto SC 24
Continue on SC 24
Turn left onto 383
Turn right onto Standridge Road
Turn left onto SC 28
Turn left onto US 178
Take the exit
Merge onto I 85
Take the exit onto US 29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 28.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SC 24 / Highway 24
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 29 toward I 185 North, US 29, I 185 Toll South: Downtown, Greenville, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29 toward I 185 North, US 29 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
86°F
Anderson, SC
17 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 34.2-mile trip, with 79% of the drive utilizing interstate or major highway conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.5 miles on I-85, providing a consistent pace. While primarily on high-speed roads like I-85 and US-29, you'll also navigate a section of Pearman Dairy Road, which may offer a slightly different driving feel. This route offers a practical, no-frills approach to getting between Anderson County and Greenville.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and US 29. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SC 24 / Highway 24.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SC 24 / Highway 24): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Anderson County Airport, SC to Greenville, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Columbia along the way.
Columbia
Greenville has been described as Athens, Georgia for adults. It is the county seat and largest city of Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Greenville is also the center of the largest metropolitan area of South Carolina. Columbia, Charleston, and North Charleston have more people, but the urban area around Greenville is larger. With its historic homes and modern office towers, Greenville is said to be where "Old South" meets "New South".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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