How far is Church Hill, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Church Hill, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10 mi
00h 14m
Flight
8.61 mi
13.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.61 mi
Kilometers
13.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10 mi
Kilometers
16.09 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Church Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Church Hill
2026-04-15T01:59
Arrive Kingsport
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Church Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Mount Carmel
TN

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

From Church Hill
5 mi
00h 07m
To Kingsport
5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Church Hill and Kingsport.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    44 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    2206 ft · 1 min · South Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Lee Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Stone Drive

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Stone Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2990 ft · 43 sec · Lee Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Stone Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Stone Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Donelson Drive

    1107 ft · 49 sec · Donelson Drive

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Sullivan Street

    1125 ft · 33 sec · West Sullivan Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Clinchfield Street

    1479 ft · 35 sec · Clinchfield Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    987 ft · 32 sec · West Center Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Church Hill and Kingsport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Stone Drive
4.52 mi · 45%
Lee Highway
4.15 mi · 41%
South Central Avenue
0.42 mi · 4%
Clinchfield Street
0.28 mi · 3%
West Sullivan Street
0.21 mi · 2%
Donelson Drive
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lee Highway

Turn left onto Lee Highway

3.58 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Carmel
00h 07m from Church Hill
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Church Hill and Mostly Clear near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Church Hill to Kingsport?

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Church Hill and 5 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Church Hill and Mostly Clear near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Church Hill and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 8.61 mi (13.86 km).

Church Hill

#1 Church Hill

City in Tennessee

Population6,643
Coordinates36.5223200, -82.7134900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Hill (-82.71349, 36.52232)
End: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.64
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.32 $2.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.49 $2.98
Premium $4.65 $1.63 $3.26
Diesel $5.30 $1.86 $3.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Church Hill and Kingsport. The current time is 01:59:04.

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.