Origin
Iva, SC
Morning in Iva on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Iva, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Iva, SC
Diego Santacruz
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jimmy Liao
Trip Overview
This quick 18.4-mile drive from Iva, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC takes about 29 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on South Carolina highways, with about 73% of the journey on highway-style roads. The estimated fuel cost is a very reasonable $3, so budget is unlikely to be a concern. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward transition between two points in South Carolina. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 81 South | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Highway 28 Bypass | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Murray Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Whitner Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Front Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Highway 24 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Airport Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 81 South
— 10.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iva, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on East Broad Street
47 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Broad Street
2
Turn right onto SC 81
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Front Street
3
Continue on SC 81
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 81 South
4
Continue on SC 81
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 81
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Highway 81 South
6
Continue on SC 81
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Murray Avenue
7
Turn left onto SC 28
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pearman Dairy Road
8
Continue on SC 28
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 28 Bypass
9
Turn left onto SC 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Whitner Street
10
Continue on SC 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
11
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Road
12
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Warner Road
13
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
55 ft
·
7 sec
·
Airport Road
14
Turn right
293 ft
·
21 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 81 / West Front Street
Turn right onto SC 81 / West Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SC 81 / Highway 81 South
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 81 / Highway 81 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road
Turn left onto SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road
Navigation decision point
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Airport Road
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Anderson County Airport, SC
Morning in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
36 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
29m 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 highway-focused drive for the most part, with 73% of the 18.4 miles on roads that feel like highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles on Highway 81 South, giving you a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. You'll navigate using Highway 81 South, Highway 28 Bypass, and South Murray Avenue. While not overly complex, the road character is predominantly that of a well-traveled South Carolina highway.
73% 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: 10.6 mi on Highway 81 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 81 South and Highway 28 Bypass. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 81 / West Front Street.
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 29m drive. You will face about 6 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 (SC 81 / West Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (SC 81 / Highway 81 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.3 miles (SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Highway 81 South. 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 (SC 81 / West Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (SC 81 / Highway 81 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.3 miles (SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anderson County Airport, 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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