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

The driving distance from Mason, TN to Gilt Edge, TN is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
23.5 mi
00h 38m
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
23.5 mi
Kilometers
37.82 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilt Edge
Wed, Apr 15, 4:45 AM CDT
Return by in Mason
Wed, Apr 15, 5:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mason
2026-04-15T04:06
Arrive Gilt Edge
Wed, Apr 15, 4:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mason
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 Mason
11.7 mi
00h 19m
To Gilt Edge
11.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on George D Gracey Highway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · George D Gracey Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Liberty Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · East Liberty Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Giltedge Gin Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Giltedge Gin Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Giltedge Gin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Liberty Avenue
11 mi · 47%
George D Gracey Highway
10.7 mi · 45%
East Street
1.08 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 3%
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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 19m from Mason
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Mason and Mostly Sunny near Gilt Edge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 11.7 miles from Mason and 11.7 miles from Gilt Edge.

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 4.5 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Mason and Gilt Edge. Straight-line distance: 19.03 mi (30.63 km).

Mason

#1 Mason

Town in Tipton County, Tennessee, USA

Population1,535
Coordinates35.4117500, -89.5328500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gilt Edge

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

Population454
Coordinates35.5511900, -89.8245300
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason (-89.53285, 35.41175)
End: Gilt Edge (-89.82453, 35.55119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.65 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.30 $4.40 $8.80

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 Mason and Gilt Edge. The current time is 04:06:45.

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.