Origin
Mount Pleasant, TN
Morning in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, TN
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Brittontown, TN
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This short 14.1-mile drive from Mount Pleasant to Brittontown in Tennessee is best suited as a single-day trip, taking approximately 30 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via West Andrew Johnson Highway, Kingsport Highway, and Rock Quarry Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $2, making it an economical option. Given its brief duration and local road nature, this route is perfect for a quick excursion or as part of a larger travel plan within the Southeast region. Consider this a straightforward local transit rather than an extensive road trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Andrew Johnson Highway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Kingsport Highway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Rock Quarry Road | 2 mi | 7m |
| Brittontown Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| Babbs Mill Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old Knoxville Highway | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Mt Pleasant Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, TN and Brittontown, TN.
Start on Mt Pleasant Lane
Turn left onto Old Knoxville Highway
Turn right onto US 11E
Turn left onto SR 93
Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
Continue on Rock Quarry Road
At end of road, turn left onto Babbs Mill Road
Turn right onto Brittontown Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Old Knoxville Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 11E / West Andrew Johnson Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 93 / Kingsport Highway
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Babbs Mill Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Brittontown Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Brittontown on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and local roads for the entire 14.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles along West Andrew Johnson Highway. This suggests a driving experience characterized by frequent intersections and potential traffic lights, typical of navigating through populated areas rather than open country. The road will likely feel more like a series of connected local journeys than a continuous highway cruise.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Knoxville Highway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Knoxville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 11E / West Andrew Johnson Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (SR 93 / Kingsport Highway): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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