How far is Knoxville, TN from Mount Pleasant, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Mount Pleasant, TN is about 65.9 miles (106 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.84 mi
01h 14m
Flight
58.44 mi
94.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.44 mi
Kilometers
94.05 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.84 mi
Kilometers
105.96 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-18T20:31
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Dandridge
TN

Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
32.9 mi
00h 37m
To Mount Pleasant
32.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Mount Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    33.2 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old Knoxville Highway

    1396 ft · 1 min · Old Knoxville Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mt Pleasant Lane

    21 m · 3 sec · Mt Pleasant Lane

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mt Pleasant Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Mount Pleasant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
33.6 mi · 51%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 34%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
8.42 mi · 13%
US 11E
0.41 mi · 1%
Old Knoxville Highway
0.26 mi
I 40
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

33.2 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dandridge
00h 37m from Knoxville
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Knoxville and Partly Cloudy near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dandridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Knoxville and 32.9 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Knoxville and Partly Cloudy near Mount Pleasant.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 58.44 mi (94.05 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,972
Coordinates36.1695400, -82.9068200
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Mount Pleasant (-82.90682, 36.16954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.87 $19.73
Premium $4.65 $10.80 $21.59
Diesel $5.30 $12.31 $24.61

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 Knoxville and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 20:31:48.

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.