Origin
Rockport, KY
Late night in Rockport on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockport, 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
38m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
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.
Rockport, KY
_ Whittington
Mount Pleasant, KY
Kelly
Trip Overview
Rockport to Mount Pleasant is 18.4 miles and takes about 38 minutes via US 62, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Kentucky's Southeast region, offering a straightforward journey. It's a convenient option for a quick drive, whether you're connecting two points or looking for a brief excursion. Consider this route if you need a simple, direct path with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| Sandefur Crossing Road | 3.7 mi | 14m |
| Louisville Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Rob Roy Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Beck Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 9.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport, KY and Mount Pleasant, KY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 62
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
US 62
3
Turn left onto US 62; US 231
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto US 62
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Louisville Road
5
Turn right onto KY 6117
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Rob Roy Road
6
Turn left onto Sandefur Crossing Road
3.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Sandefur Crossing Road
7
Turn right onto Beck Lane
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Beck Lane
8
Arrive at destination
Beck Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 62
Turn right onto US 62
Navigation decision point
3
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 62; US 231 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 62; US 231 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 62 / Louisville Road
Turn right onto US 62 / Louisville Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
KY 6117 / Rob Roy Road
Turn right onto KY 6117 / Rob Roy Road
Navigation decision point
3
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Sandefur Crossing Road
Turn left onto Sandefur Crossing Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Late night in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with about 50% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US 62, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.3 miles. The route transitions between highway driving and local roads, indicated by Sandefur Crossing Road and Louisville Road. Expect a varied driving experience, not a constant interstate cruise, but also not entirely rural backroads.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 62.
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 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 62): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (US 62; US 231 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 62 / Louisville Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 18.4 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 (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on US 62. 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 0.3 miles (US 62): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (US 62; US 231 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 62 / Louisville 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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