How far is Bean Station, TN from Kingsport, TN?
The driving distance from Bean Station, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City located in Lincoln and Marshall County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bean Station and Kingsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bean Station and Kingsport.
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Start on Main Street
2081 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lee Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on Rogersville Bypass
3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass
10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Continue on Lee Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on West Stone Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Stone Drive
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Continue on Lee Highway
2990 ft · 43 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on West Stone Drive
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Stone Drive
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Turn right onto Donelson Drive
1107 ft · 49 sec · Donelson Drive
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Turn straight onto West Sullivan Street
1125 ft · 33 sec · West Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto Clinchfield Street
1479 ft · 35 sec · Clinchfield Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
987 ft · 32 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 Bean Station and Kingsport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lee Highway
Turn left onto Lee Highway
15.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bean Station and Sunny near Kingsport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bean Station to Kingsport?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Bean Station and 23.1 miles from Kingsport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bean Station and Sunny near Kingsport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bean Station and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 42.56 mi (68.5 km).
#1 Bean Station
Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,134 |
| Coordinates | 36.3437000, -83.2840600 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| 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: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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