How far is Arlington, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Arlington, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 352.1 miles (566.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
352.04 mi
05h 24m
Flight
286.78 mi
461.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.78 mi
Kilometers
461.53 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.04 mi
Kilometers
566.56 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-18T20:22
Arrive Kingsport
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:25 PM to 2:25 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
6:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Arlington
173.8 mi
02h 42m
To Kingsport
178.3 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Kingsport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Kingsport.

  1. 1

    Start on West Roby Street

    9 m · 7 sec · West Roby Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arlington Street

    566 ft · 26 sec · Arlington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cumberland City Highway

    2596 ft · 1 min · Cumberland City Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland City Highway

    21.6 mi · 32 min · Cumberland City Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 13

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2625 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ashland City Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  18. 18

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

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
210 mi · 60%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 14%
Ashland City Road
42.5 mi · 12%
Cumberland City Highway
22.1 mi · 6%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 1%
South Wilcox Drive
4.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Continue straight

93.2 mi · 01h 42m

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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.3 mi
286.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
02h 42m from Arlington
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Partly Cloudy near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Kingsport?

The road trip is about 352.1 miles (566.6 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.8 miles from Arlington and 178.3 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.84 one way or $93.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Partly Cloudy near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 286.78 mi (461.53 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,748
Coordinates36.3145000, -87.7130800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: West Roby Street (-87.713078, 36.314523)
End: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 567 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.42 gal
47.02 L · about $46.84
Round trip
$93.67
24.84 gal · 94.04 L
Estimated CO2
110.4 kg one way
Round trip: 220.8 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.84 $93.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.82 $105.64
Premium $4.65 $57.80 $115.61
Diesel $5.30 $65.88 $131.75

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Arlington, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Arlington is 20:22:03, although it is 21:22:03 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.