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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
38.97 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.46 mi
52.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.46 mi
Kilometers
52.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.97 mi
Kilometers
62.71 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-18T18:57
Arrive Kingsport
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
19.5 mi
00h 28m
To Kingsport
19.5 mi
00h 28m

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
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 Mount Pleasant and Kingsport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.2 mi · 6 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kingsport Highway

    19.3 mi · 29 min · Kingsport Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kingsport Highway
22.5 mi · 58%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
5.18 mi · 13%
South Wilcox Drive
4.06 mi · 10%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.06 mi · 8%
Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.45 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Kingsport Highway

Turn left onto Kingsport Highway

19.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Sandy
00h 28m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Mount Pleasant and Partly Cloudy near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 19.5 miles from Mount Pleasant and 19.5 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Mount Pleasant and Partly Cloudy near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 32.46 mi (52.24 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,972
Coordinates36.1695400, -82.9068200
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-82.90682, 36.16954)
End: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Kingsport. The current time is 18:57:29.

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.