How far is Kingsport, TN from Mount Carmel, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Mount Carmel, TN is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.7 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.51 mi
8.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.51 mi
Kilometers
8.87 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.7 mi
Kilometers
10.78 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM EDT
Return by in Kingsport
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-19T10:12
Arrive Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingsport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Church Hill
TN

City in Tennessee

From Kingsport
3.4 mi
00h 05m
To Mount Carmel
3.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Mount Carmel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Mount Carmel.

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    2787 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lynn Garden Drive

    2920 ft · 56 sec · Lynn Garden Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    578 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Stone Drive

    5 mi · 7 min · West Stone Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hammond Avenue

    1017 ft · 50 sec · Hammond Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    1550 ft · 1 min · Cherry Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Mount Carmel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Stone Drive
5.02 mi · 75%
Lynn Garden Drive
0.66 mi · 10%
West Center Street
0.53 mi · 8%
Cherry Street
0.29 mi · 4%
Hammond Avenue
0.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Stone Drive

Turn right onto West Stone Drive

5.02 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Church Hill
00h 05m from Kingsport
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kingsport and Rain Showers near Mount Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Mount Carmel?

The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Church Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Kingsport and 3.4 miles from Mount Carmel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kingsport and Rain Showers near Mount Carmel.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 5.51 mi (8.87 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,425
Coordinates36.5453800, -82.6609900
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Mount Carmel (-82.66099, 36.54538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.89 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.81
0.48 gal · 1.78 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.91 $1.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.65 $1.12 $2.23
Diesel $5.30 $1.27 $2.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsport and Mount Carmel. The current time is 10:12:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.