Origin
Anderson County Airport, SC
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson County Airport, SC to Welcome, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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
Welcome, SC
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Anderson County Airport, SC to Welcome, SC is 32.7 miles and takes about 46 minutes via I 85 and Pearman Dairy Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick hop between locations, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Plan for a relatively short travel time, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a standalone short journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 20.5 mi | 24m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| White Horse Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 29 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Michelin Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Airport Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 24 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 20.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson County Airport, SC and Welcome, 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
20 mi
·
24 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 29
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 29
Exit 42
Toward I 185 North, US 29, I 185 Toll South: Downtown, Greenville, Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29
Toward I 185 North, US 29 North: Greenville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 25: White Horse Road, Travelers Rest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
149 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 25
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
White Horse Road
16
Turn right onto Welcome Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Welcome Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Brownwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Brownwood Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Brownwood Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
28.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 29
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward I 185 North, US 29, I 185 Toll South: Do...
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 29
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 185 North, US 29 North: Greenville
8
30 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 25: White Horse Road, Travelers Rest
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 15
Toward US 25: White Horse Road, Travelers Rest
7
30.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Welcome, SC
Morning in Welcome on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Anderson, SC
16 mi in
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
46m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 69% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches of faster driving, including a significant 20.5-mile segment on I 85. While much of the journey involves higher-speed travel on interstates and main roads like Pearman Dairy Road and White Horse Road, be prepared for the transition as you approach your destination. The character leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Pearman Dairy Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near I 85.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles (US 29): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Anderson County Airport, SC and Welcome, SC, road signs point toward Greenville, Columbia and Travelers Rest.
Greenville
28.4 mi in
|
~37m
|
via US 29
Columbia
28.4 mi in
|
~37m
|
via US 29
Travelers Rest
30 mi in
|
~40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Welcome, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 7.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles (US 29): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Welcome, 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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