Where is Laurens County SC
Laurens County is situated in the upstate region of South Carolina, geographically centered between Greenville, Spartanburg and Columbia. Interstates 26 and 385 offer a convenient link to these outlying communities, along with Charlotte, N.C. (100 miles), Atlanta (165 miles) and Charleston, S.C. (175 miles).
One of South Carolina’s largest airports, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, is less than 45 minutes from Laurens County. GSP serves the upstate with four air cargo carriers and six passenger airlines offering numerous flights daily to more than a dozen nonstop destinations. GSP is located 12 miles northwest of the city in Greenville and has connections to major airports such as Chicago O’Hare, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, Philadelphia, Newark, as well as Dulles and Reagan National airports in Washington, D.C. Charlotte Douglas and Columbia Metropolitan airports, both a short drive from Laurens County, provide convenient air travel as well.
Laurens County facilities include a general aviation airport to service the county’s air traffic. The Laurens County Airport offers service to turbo props and business jets. Private and corporate aircraft use the 4,400-foot paved runway. Other services offered by the airport are hangar rental spots, maintenance and fuel service.
Rail service to Laurens County is provided by CSX Transportation, with the company’s main line passing directly through Clinton. The Carolina Piedmont division of South Carolina Central Railroad operates a 34.4-mile rail system between Laurens and Greenville that runs parallel to I-385.
Adding to the region’s vast transportation network, water transportation is accessible at the extensive Port of Charleston, which is located 168 miles from Laurens County via I-26. Tourist passengers take advantage of Charleston Cruises, while businesses utilize its unique warehouse and distribution services.