How far is Bartlett, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 479.7 miles (772 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 419.7 miles (675.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
479.72 mi
07h 05m
Flight
419.66 mi
675.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
419.66 mi
Kilometers
675.37 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
479.72 mi
Kilometers
772.04 km
Drive Time
07h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Wed, May 13, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Bartlett
Wed, May 13, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-05-12T17:40
Arrive Kingsport
Wed, May 13, 12:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:06 PM to 3:36 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartlett
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Bartlett
236 mi
03h 32m
To Kingsport
243.7 mi
03h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stage Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Stage Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left toward Nashville

    1555 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    189.2 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  6. 6

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

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

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

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

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 44%
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
189 mi · 39%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 11%
Stage Road
5.81 mi · 1%
South Wilcox Drive
4.06 mi · 1%
SR 93
3.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

189 mi · 03h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60 mi
419.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
03h 32m from Bartlett
Leave By
9:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 479.7 miles (772 km) and usually takes 07h 05m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236 miles from Bartlett and 243.7 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 419.7 miles (675.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 $63.84 one way or $127.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bartlett and Sunny near Kingsport.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Watertown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watertown.

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 419.66 mi (675.37 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Stage Road (-89.87399, 35.2045)
End: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 772 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.93 gal
64.08 L · about $63.84
Round trip
$127.69
33.86 gal · 128.16 L
Estimated CO2
150.5 kg one way
Round trip: 300.9 kg / 663 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $63.84 $127.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $72.00 $144.01
Premium $4.65 $78.79 $157.58
Diesel $5.30 $89.80 $179.59

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bartlett, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Bartlett is 17:40:43, although it is 18:40:43 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.