How far is Gilt Edge, TN from Mason, TN?

The driving distance from Gilt Edge, TN to Mason, TN is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.18 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.03 mi
30.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.03 mi
Kilometers
30.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.18 mi
Kilometers
37.31 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mason
Wed, Apr 15, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Gilt Edge
Wed, Apr 15, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilt Edge
2026-04-15T05:52
Arrive Mason
Wed, Apr 15, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gilt Edge
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Covington
TN

City in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States

From Gilt Edge
11.6 mi
00h 17m
To Mason
11.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gilt Edge and Mason.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilt Edge and Mason.

  1. 1

    Start on Giltedge Gin Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Giltedge Gin Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    117 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Pleasant Avenue

    1027 ft · 19 sec · West Pleasant Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2201 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on George D Gracey Highway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · George D Gracey Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilt Edge and Mason.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George D Gracey Highway
10.7 mi · 46%
South Main Street
1.03 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 3%
West Pleasant Avenue
0.19 mi · 1%
Giltedge Gin Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

George D Gracey Highway

Continue on George D Gracey Highway

10.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 17m from Gilt Edge
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gilt Edge and Partly Cloudy near Mason.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilt Edge to Mason?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Gilt Edge and 11.6 miles from Mason.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gilt Edge and Partly Cloudy near Mason.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Covington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Covington.

RAIL

Central Station

61 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

70 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilt Edge and Mason. Straight-line distance: 19.03 mi (30.63 km).

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#1 Gilt Edge

Human settlement in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population454
Coordinates35.5511900, -89.8245300
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Mason

#2 Mason

Town in Tipton County, Tennessee, USA

Population1,535
Coordinates35.4117500, -89.5328500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Giltedge Gin Road (-89.824521, 35.551207)
End: Main Street (-89.532925, 35.411684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.49 $6.97
Premium $4.65 $3.82 $7.63
Diesel $5.30 $4.35 $8.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilt Edge and Mason. The current time is 05:52:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.