How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from Old Hickory, TN?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Old Hickory, TN is about 549.5 miles (884.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 454.3 miles (731.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Old Hickory.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Old Hickory.
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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
158.7 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
91.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West, US 74: Canton, Knoxville
129.8 mi · 2 hr 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
147.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: The Hermitage
1326 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
6.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hadley Avenue
2608 ft · 1 min · Hadley Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
2 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Old Hickory.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 26 North
Merge slight left
159 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Pleasant and Partly Sunny near Old Hickory.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Old Hickory?
The road trip is about 549.5 miles (884.4 km) and usually takes 10h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 274.7 miles from Mount Pleasant and 274.9 miles from Old Hickory.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 454.3 miles (731.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.2 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.84 one way or $139.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mount Pleasant and Old Hickory, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mount Pleasant and Partly Sunny near Old Hickory.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
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Clemson
Spartanburg
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Old Hickory. Straight-line distance: 454.26 mi (731.06 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 Old Hickory
Old Hickory is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2597800, -86.6477700 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Hickory (-86.64777, 36.25978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 884 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 51m |
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 | $3.60 | $69.84 | $139.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $78.65 | $157.29 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $86.38 | $172.76 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $110.81 | $221.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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