How far is Atoka, TN from Kingsport, TN?
The driving distance from Atoka, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 468.7 miles (754.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 410.5 miles (660.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atoka and Kingsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atoka and Kingsport.
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Start on Atoka-Munford Road
45 m · 5 sec · Atoka-Munford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
980 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Atoka-Idaville Road
3094 ft · 1 min · Atoka-Idaville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atoka-Idaville Road
41 m · 3 sec · Atoka-Idaville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Atoka-Idaville Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Atoka-Idaville Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 14
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
120 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park
784 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
141.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
50.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
1136 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
2954 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive
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Continue on South Wilcox Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive
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Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway
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Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive
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Turn left onto East Sullivan Street
1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street
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Turn slight left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atoka and Kingsport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
174 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Atoka and Mostly Cloudy near Kingsport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atoka to Kingsport?
The road trip is about 468.7 miles (754.3 km) and usually takes 07h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230.9 miles from Atoka and 237.8 miles from Kingsport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 410.5 miles (660.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.37 one way or $124.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Atoka and Kingsport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Atoka and Mostly Cloudy near Kingsport.
Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordonsville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atoka and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 410.48 mi (660.61 km).
#1 Atoka
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 9,732 |
| Coordinates | 35.4411900, -89.7781400 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingsport
The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
| Population | 54,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.5484300, -82.5618200 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 754 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $62.37 | $124.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $70.34 | $140.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $76.98 | $153.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $87.73 | $175.46 |
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 · May 01, 2026
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