How far is Mount Carmel, TN from Kingsport, TN?
The driving distance from Mount Carmel, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Carmel and Kingsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Kingsport.
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Start on Cherry Street
1550 ft · 1 min · Cherry Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hammond Avenue
1017 ft · 47 sec · Hammond Avenue
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Turn left onto West Stone Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Stone Drive
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Continue on Lee Highway
2990 ft · 43 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on West Stone Drive
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Stone Drive
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Turn right onto Donelson Drive
1107 ft · 49 sec · Donelson Drive
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Turn straight onto West Sullivan Street
1125 ft · 33 sec · West Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto Clinchfield Street
1479 ft · 35 sec · Clinchfield Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
987 ft · 32 sec · West Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Carmel and Kingsport.
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.
West Stone Drive
Continue on West Stone Drive
3.38 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Carmel to Kingsport?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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 3.2 miles from Mount Carmel and 3.2 miles from Kingsport.
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 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 $0.87 one way or $1.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 5.51 mi (8.87 km).
#1 Mount Carmel
Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 5,425 |
| Coordinates | 36.5453800, -82.6609900 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingsport
The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
| Population | 54,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.5484300, -82.5618200 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.87 | $1.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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