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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.69 mi
03h 08m
Flight
117.38 mi
188.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.38 mi
Kilometers
188.9 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.69 mi
Kilometers
236.07 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Mount Pleasant
73.3 mi
01h 34m
To Jackson
73.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

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 the route

    23 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 10 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    534 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia

    2641 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Bamberg Road

    12.3 mi · 16 min · Bamberg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Main Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Heritage Highway

    11.2 mi · 17 min · Heritage Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 78

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78

  18. 18

    Continue on Dexter Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Dexter Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 78

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 78

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Church Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Tinker Creek Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Tinker Creek Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Williston Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Williston Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Whiskey Road

    2290 ft · 37 sec · Whiskey Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 1

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 1

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Atomic Road

    1339 ft · 26 sec · Atomic Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Silverton Street

    2627 ft · 1 min · North Silverton Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    111 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Goforth Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Goforth Street

  30. 30

    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.

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 North
57 mi · 39%
Bamberg Road
12.3 mi · 8%
Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 8%
Heritage Highway
11.2 mi · 8%
Williston Road
9.34 mi · 6%
Highway 78
7.17 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
01h 34m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 117.38 mi (188.9 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population92,799
Coordinates32.7940700, -79.8625900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jackson

Town in Aiken County, South Carolina

Population1,762
Coordinates33.3254200, -81.7878900
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: Jackson (-81.78789, 33.32542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.59 L · about $20.52
Round trip
$41.04
10.36 gal · 39.18 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Jackson. The current time is 23:22:45.

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.