Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Piedmont, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
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
Piedmont, SC
Samuele Pellegrino
Trip Overview
Anderson County Airport, SC to Piedmont, SC is 24.4 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 85 and Highway 86, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive with a significant portion on the interstate, making it a quick and efficient journey. It's ideal for a short hop, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Highway 86 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Anderson Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Michelin Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Airport Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 24 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 13.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Piedmont, 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
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Whitner Street
5
Turn left onto 383
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Michelin Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Standridge Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Standridge Road
7
Turn left onto SC 28
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Pearman Dairy Road
8
Turn left onto US 178
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Highway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
10
Merge onto I 85
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 35
Toward SC 86: Easley, Piedmont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto SC 86
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 86
13
Continue on SC 86
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Street
14
Turn sharp right onto Iler Street
180 ft
·
7 sec
·
Iler Street
15
Arrive at destination
Iler Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road
Turn left onto SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward SC 86: Easley, Piedmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward SC 86: Easley, Piedmont
4
22.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
SC 86 / Highway 86
Turn right onto SC 86 / Highway 86
Navigation decision point
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Iler Street
Turn sharp right onto Iler Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.82 one way
$7.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Piedmont, SC
Morning in Piedmont on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
1 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
34m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 65% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 85 and Highway 86. You'll experience a longest stretch of 13.9 miles on I 85, offering a chance to maintain higher speeds. The remaining portion will likely involve surface streets, including Pearman Dairy Road, as you approach your destination. The character is predominantly that of efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding roads.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Pearman Dairy Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 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; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on I 85. 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 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; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Piedmont, 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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