How far is Brownsville, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 432.5 miles (696.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 379.9 miles (611.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m 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
432.56 mi
06h 24m
Flight
379.89 mi
611.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
379.89 mi
Kilometers
611.37 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
432.56 mi
Kilometers
696.14 km
Drive Time
06h 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 06h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Kingsport
Sun, Apr 19, 8:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:25 PM to 2:55 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
11:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Brownsville
214.1 mi
03h 12m
To Kingsport
218.5 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    92 m · 9 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lafayette Avenue

    20 m · 1 sec · North Lafayette Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    97 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park

    784 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    141.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  7. 7

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

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

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

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

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

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 49%
US 70
142 mi · 33%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 12%
East Main Street
10.4 mi · 2%
South Wilcox Drive
4.06 mi · 1%
SR 93
3.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
379.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
03h 12m from Brownsville
Leave By
11:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Rain Showers near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 432.5 miles (696.1 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.1 miles from Brownsville and 218.5 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 379.9 miles (611.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 $57.55 one way or $115.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brownsville 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 Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Rain Showers near Kingsport.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, 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 Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 379.89 mi (611.37 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

Population9,232
Coordinates35.5939700, -89.2622900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Avenue (-89.262208, 35.593995)
End: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 696 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.26 gal
57.78 L · about $57.55
Round trip
$115.09
30.52 gal · 115.56 L
Estimated CO2
135.6 kg one way
Round trip: 271.2 kg / 598 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $57.55 $115.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.90 $129.80
Premium $4.65 $71.02 $142.04
Diesel $5.30 $80.94 $161.88

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 Brownsville, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Brownsville is 02:06:30, although it is 03:06:30 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.