Skip to main content

Trip from Mason, TN to Gilt Edge, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

23.5 mi

38 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Mason, TN, TN

Mason, TN

Andy Staver

Downtown Gilt Edge, TN, TN

Gilt Edge, TN

Francesco Paggiaro

Trip Overview

The drive from Mason, TN to Gilt Edge, TN covers 23.5 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on George D Gracey Highway, TN 59, East Liberty Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on George D Gracey Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Mason, TN to Gilt Edge, TN covers 23.5 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
George D Gracey Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near TN 384 / East Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Mason, TN to Gilt Edge, TN is easy. At 38m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (TN 384 / East Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (TN 54 / East Liberty Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (Giltedge Gin Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
11.4 mi into trip | ~17m in | TN 384 / East Street

Turn right onto TN 384 / East Street

Navigation decision point

6
12.5 mi into trip | ~19m in | TN 54 / East Liberty Avenue

Turn left onto TN 54 / East Liberty Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
23.5 mi into trip | ~38m in | Giltedge Gin Road

Turn right onto Giltedge Gin Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
George D Gracey Highway 10.7 mi 16m
TN 59 7.2 mi 12m
East Liberty Avenue 3.8 mi 6m
East Street 1.1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Giltedge Gin Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: George D Gracey Highway — 10.7 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mason, TN and Gilt Edge, TN.

1

Start on Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Continue on TN 59

11 mi · 16 min · George D Gracey Highway
3

Turn right onto TN 384

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Street
4

Turn left onto TN 54

3.8 mi · 6 min · East Liberty Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on TN 59

7.2 mi · 12 min · TN 59
6

Turn right onto Giltedge Gin Road

76 ft · 2 sec · Giltedge Gin Road
7

Arrive at destination

Giltedge Gin Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.67 one way

$7.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.03 $8.07
premium $4.89 $4.52 $9.04
diesel $5.61 $5.19 $10.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.1 0 $2.47 $1.13
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.06 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.29 $1.50

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mason, TN

Morning in Mason on Friday

Local time

9:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gilt Edge, TN

Morning in Gilt Edge on Friday

Local time

9:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

11 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

38m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mason, TN to Gilt Edge, TN covers 23.5 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are George D Gracey Highway, TN 59, East Liberty Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Mason, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Mason, TN to Gilt Edge, TN is easy. At 38m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (TN 384 / East Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (TN 54 / East Liberty Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (Giltedge Gin Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Mason, TN to Gilt Edge, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500