Morristown, Tennessee to Mount Vernon, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

340.8 miles 548.5 km · straight line
409 miles estimated 658.2 km · driving distance
8h 14min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Morristown, Tennessee from Mount Vernon, Illinois?

The distance from Morristown, Tennessee to Mount Vernon, Illinois is 340.8 miles (548.5 km) as the crow flies. Mount Vernon, Illinois is located WNW of Morristown, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 409 miles, taking about 8h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Morristown, Tennessee in Tennessee and Mount Vernon, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Morristown, Tennessee and Mount Vernon, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Morristown, Tennessee to Mount Vernon, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 14min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 53min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 49min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Morristown, Tennessee & Mount Vernon, Illinois

Quick Facts

Morristown, Tennessee
36.21°N, 83.29°W
America/New_York
397m elevation
Mount Vernon, Illinois
38.32°N, 88.90°W
America/Chicago
156m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients