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

The driving distance from Pleasant View, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.5 miles (321 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
236.32 mi
04h 46m
Flight
199.49 mi
321.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.49 mi
Kilometers
321.05 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.32 mi
Kilometers
380.32 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Fri, Apr 17, 3:42 PM EDT
Return by in Pleasant View
Fri, Apr 17, 7:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant View
2026-04-17T09:56
Arrive Kingsport
Fri, Apr 17, 2:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant View
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lenoir City
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From Pleasant View
118 mi
02h 23m
To Kingsport
118.3 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly 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 Pleasant View and Kingsport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant View Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Pleasant View Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old McMinnville Highway

    746 ft · 15 sec · Old McMinnville Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Nashville Highway

    2181 ft · 47 sec · Old Nashville Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prater Town Road

    933 ft · 43 sec · Prater Town Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Nashville Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nashville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    2256 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Spencer Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1473 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Mayberry Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Bockman Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way

  13. 13

    Continue on Crossville Highway

    20.9 mi · 31 min · Crossville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Sparta Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Elmore Road

    1790 ft · 34 sec · Elmore Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Genesis Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Genesis Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  22. 22

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

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Genesis Road
104 mi · 44%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 21%
West Main Street
25.1 mi · 11%
Crossville Highway
20.9 mi · 9%
Nashville Highway
9.77 mi · 4%
Sparta Highway
4.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Genesis Road

Merge slight left

64.5 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
199.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenoir City
02h 23m from Pleasant View
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pleasant View 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 Pleasant View to Kingsport?

The road trip is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km) and usually takes 04h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118 miles from Pleasant View and 118.3 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 199.5 miles (321 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant View and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 199.49 mi (321.05 km).

Pleasant View

#1 Pleasant View

Human settlement in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,055
Coordinates35.7414600, -85.9949900
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant View (-85.99499, 35.74146)
End: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.57 L · about $31.45
Round trip
$62.90
16.68 gal · 63.14 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.45 $62.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.47 $70.94
Premium $4.65 $38.81 $77.63
Diesel $5.30 $44.24 $88.47

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 Pleasant View, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Pleasant View is 09:56:25, although it is 10:56:25 in Kingsport.

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.