Origin
McHenry, KY
Afternoon in McHenry on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McHenry, KY to Mount Pleasant, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McHenry, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Mount Pleasant, KY
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Trip Overview
McHenry to Mount Pleasant is 12 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Sandefur Crossing Road and US 62, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Kentucky's Southeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for those looking to connect two nearby points without a significant time commitment. You'll primarily navigate local roads, making it a simple and direct journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sandefur Crossing Road | 3.7 mi | 14m |
| US 62 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Louisville Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Rob Roy Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Beck Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sandefur Crossing Road
— 3.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McHenry, KY and Mount Pleasant, KY.
1
Start on US 62
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 62
2
Turn left onto US 62; US 231
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 62
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Louisville Road
4
Turn right onto KY 6117
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Rob Roy Road
5
Turn left onto Sandefur Crossing Road
3.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Sandefur Crossing Road
6
Turn right onto Beck Lane
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Beck Lane
7
Arrive at destination
Beck Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 62; US 231 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 62; US 231 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 62 / Louisville Road
Turn right onto US 62 / Louisville Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
KY 6117 / Rob Roy Road
Turn right onto KY 6117 / Rob Roy Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Sandefur Crossing Road
Turn left onto Sandefur Crossing Road
Navigation decision point
3
12 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Beck Lane
Turn right onto Beck Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Mount Pleasant, KY
Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by a high number of turns, making it a very local-feeling drive. With only 26% of the trip on highways, expect a more intimate experience with the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 3.7 miles on Sandefur Crossing Road, so you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently. This kind of road personality means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, rather than cruising on autopilot.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Sandefur Crossing Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near US 62; US 231 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (US 62; US 231 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 62 / Louisville Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (KY 6117 / Rob Roy Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Sandefur Crossing Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (US 62; US 231 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 62 / Louisville Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (KY 6117 / Rob Roy Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Pleasant, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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.
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