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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 330.2 miles (531.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.8 miles (432.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
330.22 mi
06h 07m
Flight
268.78 mi
432.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.78 mi
Kilometers
432.56 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.22 mi
Kilometers
531.43 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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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 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Fri, Apr 17, 3:35 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Fri, Apr 17, 8:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-17T08:27
Arrive Kingsport
Fri, Apr 17, 2:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Mount Pleasant
164.9 mi
03h 03m
To Kingsport
165.3 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 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 Kingsport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canaan Road

    2324 ft · 1 min · Canaan Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1120 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro

    2889 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    45 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

    155 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  27. 27

    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

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 56%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 15%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
45 mi · 14%
Canaan Road
32.8 mi · 10%
South Wilcox Drive
4.06 mi · 1%
SR 93
3.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.4 mi
268.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
03h 03m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
11:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 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 330.2 miles (531.4 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.9 miles from Mount Pleasant and 165.3 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 268.8 miles (432.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.93 one way or $87.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mount Pleasant and Kingsport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 268.78 mi (432.56 km).

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#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,790
Coordinates35.5342400, -87.2069500
Altitude206
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 (-87.20695, 35.53424)
End: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.65 gal
44.11 L · about $43.93
Round trip
$87.86
23.3 gal · 88.22 L
Estimated CO2
103.5 kg one way
Round trip: 207.1 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.93 $87.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.55 $99.09
Premium $4.65 $54.22 $108.44
Diesel $5.30 $61.79 $123.58

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mount Pleasant, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Mount Pleasant is 08:27:54, although it is 09:27:54 in Kingsport.

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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.