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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TN to Jackson, TN is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
105.1 mi
02h 07m
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
105.1 mi
Kilometers
169.14 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 9:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-19T05:28
Arrive Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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 Mount Pleasant
53.1 mi
01h 03m
To Jackson
51.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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 Mount Pleasant and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1443 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pisgah Ridge Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pisgah Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Pisgah Ridge Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Pisgah Ridge Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hampshire Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Hampshire Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Linden Highway

    51.3 mi · 59 min · Linden Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East

    684 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Linden Highway
51.3 mi · 49%
Columbia Highway
13 mi · 12%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 12%
Law Road
7.33 mi · 7%
Pisgah Ridge Road
5.66 mi · 5%
East Main Street
5.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Linden Highway

Continue on Linden Highway

51.3 mi · 00h 59m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
01h 03m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 Mount Pleasant and 51.9 miles from Jackson.

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 14.6 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Mount Pleasant and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 90.48 mi (145.61 km).

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#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,790
Coordinates35.5342400, -87.2069500
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-87.207056, 35.534291)
End: East Main Street (-88.813966, 35.614178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.04 L · about $13.99
Round trip
$27.98
7.42 gal · 28.08 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.99 $27.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.78 $31.56
Premium $4.65 $17.27 $34.53
Diesel $5.30 $19.68 $39.36

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 Mount Pleasant and Jackson. The current time is 05:28:55.

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.