Origin
Mount Pleasant, TN
Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, TN to Johnson City, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Johnson City, TN
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Trip Overview
Mount Pleasant, TN to Johnson City, TN is 35.2 miles and takes about 50 minutes via West Andrew Johnson Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the state of Tennessee, making it a convenient drive. Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this trip, rather than an interstate cruise. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is best suited for a same-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Andrew Johnson Highway | 26.5 mi | 32m |
| West Market Street | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| West Jackson Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old Knoxville Highway | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Buffalo Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Delaware Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mt Pleasant Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Andrew Johnson Highway
— 26.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, TN and Johnson City, TN.
1
Start on Mt Pleasant Lane
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mt Pleasant Lane
2
Turn left onto Old Knoxville Highway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Knoxville Highway
3
Turn right onto US 11E
27 mi
·
32 min
·
West Andrew Johnson Highway
4
Continue on US 11E; US 321
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Jackson Boulevard
5
Continue on US 11E; US 321
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
West Market Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto SR 91
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Delaware Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 91
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto Buffalo Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Buffalo Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right
433 ft
·
31 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Mount Pleasant, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Knoxville Highway
Turn left onto Old Knoxville Highway
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 11E / West Andrew Johnson Highway
Turn right onto US 11E / West Andrew Johnson Highway
Navigation decision point
6
34.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
SR 91 / West Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 91 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
35 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Buffalo Street
Turn right onto Buffalo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
35.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Johnson City, TN
Afternoon in Johnson City on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like West Andrew Johnson Highway, West Market Street, and West Jackson Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter measures 26.5 miles on West Andrew Johnson Highway. Prepare for a journey that involves frequent changes in direction and a consistent local road feel, without any high-speed highway segments to break up the pace.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on West Andrew Johnson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 5 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 34.2 miles (SR 91 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on West Andrew Johnson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 34.2 miles (SR 91 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Johnson City, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
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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