How far is Mount Pleasant, TN from Johnson City, TN?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.8 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.4 mi
52.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.4 mi
Kilometers
52.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.8 mi
Kilometers
57.61 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:16 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 10:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Johnson City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Big Sandy
TN

Town in Benton County

From Mount Pleasant
17.6 mi
00h 23m
To Johnson City
18.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Johnson City.

  1. 1

    Start on Mt Pleasant Lane

    21 m · 9 sec · Mt Pleasant Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Knoxville Highway

    1396 ft · 1 min · Old Knoxville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    26.5 mi · 33 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Jackson Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Jackson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on West Market Street

    4.5 mi · 9 min · West Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Delaware Street

    159 m · 19 sec · Delaware Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Buffalo Street

    697 ft · 23 sec · Buffalo Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Andrew Johnson Highway
26.5 mi · 74%
West Market Street
4.49 mi · 13%
West Jackson Boulevard
2.83 mi · 8%
West Main Street
0.74 mi · 2%
Old Knoxville Highway
0.26 mi · 1%
Buffalo Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

West Andrew Johnson Highway

Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

26.5 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Sandy
00h 23m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Big Sandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Mount Pleasant and 18.2 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 32.4 mi (52.14 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,972
Coordinates36.1695400, -82.9068200
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Johnson City

#2 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Start: Mt Pleasant Lane (-82.906895, 36.169743)
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

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 Mount Pleasant and Johnson City. The current time is 20:29:13.

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.