How far is Jackson, TN from Mount Pleasant, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Mount Pleasant, TN is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.25 mi
02h 10m
Flight
90.48 mi
145.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.48 mi
Kilometers
145.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.25 mi
Kilometers
171 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 9:03 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 9:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Linden
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
53.1 mi
01h 05m
To Mount Pleasant
53.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Mount Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Whitehall Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington

    919 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Law Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US 412;SR 114

    3.5 mi · 4 min · US 412;SR 114

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    33.6 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pisgah Ridge Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Pisgah Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1443 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Mount Pleasant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 412
33.3 mi · 31%
SR 114
33.3 mi · 31%
Whitehall Street
10.6 mi · 10%
Pisgah Ridge Road
5.66 mi · 5%
1st Avenue
1.8 mi · 2%
Law Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 412

Keep slight right

33.6 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
01h 05m from Jackson
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Jackson and 53.2 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Linden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Linden, 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 Linden.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

110 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

113 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 90.48 mi (145.61 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Pleasant

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,790
Coordinates35.5342400, -87.2069500
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Mount Pleasant (-87.20695, 35.53424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.19 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.38 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.65 $17.45 $34.91
Diesel $5.30 $19.89 $39.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 06:52:49.

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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.