Origin
Easley, SC
Late night in Easley on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easley, SC to Anderson, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easley, SC
Junior Bastos
Anderson, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Easley and Anderson, South Carolina, this 29.4-mile trip is a straightforward local connection. You can easily complete the drive in about 45 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire journey. Because the distance is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or multiple stops along the way. Both cities are firmly rooted in the Southeast, offering a consistent regional feel as you transition between these two South Carolina hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Highway | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| Calhoun Memorial Highway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Moorefield Memorial Highway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| West Whitner Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Pendleton Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Benson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 1st Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Liberty Highway
— 12.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easley, SC and Anderson, SC.
1
Start on Russell Street
224 ft
·
9 sec
·
Russell Street
2
Turn right onto East 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East 1st Avenue
3
Turn left onto SC 135
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pendleton Street
4
Turn right onto Ross Avenue
380 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ross Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
6
Merge onto US 123
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Calhoun Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 178
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Moorefield Memorial Highway
9
Enter roundabout onto US 178
114 ft
·
4 sec
·
Moorefield Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 178
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Moorefield Memorial Highway
11
Continue on US 178
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Highway
12
Enter roundabout onto US 178
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Liberty Highway
13
Continue on US 178
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Liberty Highway
14
Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass
173 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 28 Bypass
15
Continue on 28 BYP
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Pearman Dairy Road
16
Turn left onto SC 24
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Whitner Street
17
Turn right onto US 76; US 178; US 29 Business; SC 81
252 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Murray Avenue
18
Turn left onto West Benson Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Benson Street
19
Turn left
221 ft
·
21 sec
20
Turn left onto East Whitner Street
190 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Whitner Street
21
Arrive at destination
East Whitner Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 1st Avenue
Turn right onto East 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 123 / Calhoun Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 123 / Calhoun Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
5
29.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
West Benson Street
Turn left onto West Benson Street
Navigation decision point
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Anderson, SC
Late night in Anderson on Sunday
Local time
12:34 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
37 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
45m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will navigate via Liberty Highway, Calhoun Memorial Highway, and Pearman Dairy Road, which keeps the pace steady but varied. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 12.9 miles spent on Liberty Highway. Because you are navigating local roads, you should remain alert for frequent turns throughout the duration of the trip. The personality of this drive is functional and grounded, providing a direct look at the local infrastructure connecting these two communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Liberty Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near East 1st Avenue.
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 45m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 123 / Calhoun Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 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 45m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Liberty Highway. 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: near the start (East 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 123 / Calhoun Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 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 Anderson, 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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