How far is Tuscumbia, MO from Mount Pleasant, MO?
The driving distance from Tuscumbia, MO to Mount Pleasant, MO is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscumbia and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscumbia and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on River Road
636 ft · 29 sec · River Road
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Turn right
1576 ft · 46 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 54 East: Jefferson City
998 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight
148 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
118 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Doyle Road
82 m · 12 sec · Doyle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Doyle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscumbia and Mount Pleasant.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
9.05 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tuscumbia and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscumbia to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Eldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Tuscumbia and 7.6 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscumbia and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Eldon
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 Eldon.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Hermann
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscumbia and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 9.97 mi (16.05 km).
#1 Tuscumbia
Village in the United States
| Population | 204 |
| Coordinates | 38.2330900, -92.4585200 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Pleasant
Unincorporated community in Missouri
| Population | 4,830 |
| Coordinates | 38.3680900, -92.5235200 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-92.52352, 38.36809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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