How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Jackson, SC?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Jackson, SC is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
23 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard
72 m · 10 sec · Coleman Boulevard
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Turn left onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue
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Turn straight
534 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia
2641 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
56.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
6.6 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive
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Continue on Old Edisto Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive
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Continue on Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road
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Continue on Main Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway
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Turn right onto Heritage Highway
11.2 mi · 17 min · Heritage Highway
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Continue on Highway 78
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Dexter Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Dexter Street
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Continue on Highway 78
5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Church Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Tinker Creek Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tinker Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williston Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Williston Road
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Turn left onto Whiskey Road
2290 ft · 37 sec · Whiskey Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 1
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Turn right onto Atomic Road
1339 ft · 26 sec · Atomic Road
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Turn left onto North Silverton Street
2627 ft · 1 min · North Silverton Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
111 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Goforth Street
22 m · 3 sec · Goforth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goforth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 North
Merge slight left
56.5 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and 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 146.7 miles (236.1 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Mount Pleasant and 73.4 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.52 one way or $41.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Brookdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 117.38 mi (188.9 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 92,799 |
| Coordinates | 32.7940700, -79.8625900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
Town in Aiken County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,762 |
| Coordinates | 33.3254200, -81.7878900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-81.78789, 33.32542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $3.96 | $20.52 | $41.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.13 | $58.26 |
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 South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026
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