How far is Fordsville, KY from Mount Pleasant, KY?
The driving distance from Fordsville, KY to Mount Pleasant, KY is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fordsville and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fordsville and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on Ridge Road
13 m · 2 sec · Ridge Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
7.6 mi · 13 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
693 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue on McLeod Street
743 ft · 38 sec · McLeod Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
548 ft · 24 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road
41 m · 6 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mount Pleasant Road
2.7 mi · 11 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beck Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fordsville and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Walnut Street
Continue on Walnut Street
7.59 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fordsville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fordsville to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Fordsville and 9.1 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fordsville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Hartford
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fordsville and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 15.65 mi (25.19 km).
#1 Fordsville
Human settlement in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 522 |
| Coordinates | 37.6361600, -86.7174900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4111600, -86.7511000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-86.7511, 37.41116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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