Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
104.3 mi
168 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
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
Warrenville, SC
Just a Couple Photos
Anderson County Airport, SC to Warrenville, SC is 104.3 miles and takes about 2h 34m via North Highway 28, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within South Carolina, taking you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a local feel for most of this trip, with a good portion of it being on local roads rather than major highways. It's a manageable distance for a single day's travel, making it a straightforward option if you're looking for a short hop within the state.
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
52.1 miles from Anderson County Airport, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Creek Road | 18.1 mi | 25m |
| North Highway 28 | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| Abbeville Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| East Greenwood Street | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Old Graniteville Highway | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Augusta Road | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Edgefield Highway | 5 mi | 7m |
| Bauskett Street | 3.9 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Warrenville, SC.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Airport Road
Turn right onto SC 24
Continue on SC 24
Turn right onto SC 28
Continue on SC 28
Continue on SC 28
Turn right onto SC 28
Continue on SC 28
Continue on North Main Street
Turn slight right onto SC 20
Continue on SC 20
Turn left onto SC 72
Turn right onto SC 72 Business
Turn right onto SC 225
Continue on SC 225
Continue on SC 225
Continue on SC 225
Continue on SC 225
Continue on SC 225
Turn right onto US 25; US 178
Continue on US 25; US 178
Continue on US 25
Continue on US 25
Continue on US 25
Continue on US 25
Turn right onto US 25 Truck
Continue on US 25
Continue on SC 19
Continue on SC 19
Turn right onto SC 191
Continue on SC 191
Turn right onto Canal Street
Continue on SC 191
Turn left onto SC 421
Turn right onto Rhoden Street
Turn left onto Colomel Street
Arrive at destination
Given this is a 1-day trip covering 104.3 miles, you have plenty of flexibility in when you start. Leaving mid-morning should give you ample time to reach Warrenville with daylight to spare, and the $16 fuel cost is quite reasonable. Since the longest stretch without a turn is only 18.1 miles, plan to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, perhaps topping off before you leave Anderson County Airport. There's one suggested stop, so consider making that a brief break to stretch your legs and grab a quick refreshment before continuing on North Highway 28.
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.
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 23 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.1 miles or 1h 19m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warrenville, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Anderson County Airport, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 104.3 miles and 2h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.1 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 43.5 and 104.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SC 72 Business / State Highway 72
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto SC 225 / State Highway 225
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto SC 191 / Old Graniteville Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SC 421 / Augusta Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Colomel Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$16.31 one way
$32.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.83 | $35.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.30 | $38.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.01 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.68 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
85°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Warrenville on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
This route leans heavily towards local roads, giving it a 'turn-heavy' profile. With only 25% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating Sleepy Creek Road and North Highway 28. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 18.1 miles on Sleepy Creek Road, so be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed. This isn't a high-speed interstate journey; rather, it's a more intimate drive through the local landscape, requiring your attention for navigation.
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 43.5 miles in near SC 72 Business / State Highway 72.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 34m 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 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; at 95.2 miles (SC 191 / Old Graniteville Highway): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 104.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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