This 155.8-mile drive from Stateburg, SC, to Anderson County Airport, SC, will take approximately 3 hours and 16 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-26, US-76, and I-385, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $24. The journey focuses heavily on highway travel, making it an efficient way to cover the distance within the Southeast region. You can expect a straightforward drive that's easy to plan for a morning or afternoon departure.
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
77.9 miles from Stateburg, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 26
55.7 mi
1h 1m
US 76
27.9 mi
33m
I 385
22.9 mi
24m
Highway 418
9.9 mi
14m
Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi
8m
Belton Highway
4.7 mi
6m
I 126
3.8 mi
4m
Highway 247
3.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 55.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stateburg, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on SC 261
1.0 mi·1 min·North Kings Highway
2
Turn sharp right onto US 76; US 378
28 mi·33 min·US 76; US 378
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 76; US 378
1.1 mi·2 min·Devine Street
4
Turn slight right onto US 76; US 378
1.8 mi·4 min·Millwood Avenue
5
Turn left onto SC 12
0.9 mi·1 min·Taylor Street
6
Turn right onto US 76
0.5 mi·1 min·Bull Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 76
0.9 mi·2 min·Elmwood Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on I 126; US 76
3.8 mi·4 min·I 126; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 26; US 76
56 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 26; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
23 mi·24 min·I 385
Exit 51Toward I 385 North: Laurens, GreenvilleUse the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
12
Turn left onto SC 418
0.4 mi·42 sec·McCarter Road
13
Continue on SC 418
1.3 mi·2 min·Milacron Drive
14
Continue on SC 418
9.9 mi·14 min·Highway 418
15
Turn left onto US 25
0.1 mi·11 sec·Augusta Road
16
Turn right onto SC 247
5.6 mi·8 min·Cooley Bridge Road
17
Continue on SC 247
3.6 mi·4 min·Highway 247
18
Continue on SC 247
1.3 mi·2 min·River Street
19
Turn left onto SC 20
374 ft·12 sec·North Main Street
20
Turn right onto US 76; US 178; SC 20
2.3 mi·3 min·Anderson Street
21
Continue on US 76; US 178
4.7 mi·6 min·Belton Highway
22
Continue on US 76; US 178
2.6 mi·3 min·East River Street
23
Turn left onto US 29
2.0 mi·2 min·East Shockley Ferry Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 29
468 ft·10 sec·South Murray Avenue
25
Turn right onto SC 28
0.5 mi·34 sec·Pearman Dairy Road
26
Continue on SC 28
2.2 mi·2 min·Highway 28 Bypass
27
Turn left onto SC 24
1.0 mi·1 min·West Whitner Street
28
Continue on SC 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Highway 24
29
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi·59 sec·Airport Road
30
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi·58 sec·South Warner Road
31
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
55 ft·7 sec·Airport Road
32
Turn right
293 ft·21 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 16-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in one day. Consider an early departure to maximize your time at your destination or to avoid any potential midday traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have a lot of flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest 55.7-mile stretch on I-26, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. Planning your fuel stops before entering longer highway segments is always a good strategy.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.9 miles from Stateburg, SC, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 miles.
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 34 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.9 miles or 1h 35m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson County Airport, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stateburg, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Stateburg, SC
This is one driving day of about 155.8 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Stateburg, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 55.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 116.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip|~1m in|US 76; US 378
Turn sharp right onto US 76; US 378
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
32.7 mi into trip|~43m in|US 76 / Bull Street
Turn right onto US 76 / Bull Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
37.9 mi into trip|~51m in|I 26; US 76
Merge onto I 26; US 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
93.5 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|I 385
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385 toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
5
116.4 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.36 one way
$48.73 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$26.64
$53.28
premium
$4.70
$28.84
$57.67
diesel
$5.61
$34.40
$68.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.7
0
$16.36
$7.48
Efficient EV
39
0
$13.63
$6.23
EV Truck/SUV
62.3
0
$21.81
$9.97
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Stateburg, SC
Late night
in Stateburg on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Anderson County Airport, SC
Late night
in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Union, SC
78 mi in
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
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
3h 16m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 16.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 81% of the drive on highways, this is a predominantly 'highway-focused' experience. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 55.7 miles on I-26, offering a consistent pace. While the main roads are interstates and US highways, the character of the drive will likely shift as you transition between them, offering a mix of higher-speed travel and slightly more varied scenery along the way. This route prioritizes getting you there efficiently.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.7 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and US 76. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 76; US 378.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.8 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 76; US 378): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.9 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stateburg, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.
Greenville
93.5 mi in|~1h 52m|via I 385
Pelzer
116.4 mi in|~2h 16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 155.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.7 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Anderson County Airport, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 76; US 378): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.9 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Anderson County Airport, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
