How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 282.7 miles (454.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
282.64 mi
04h 10m
Flight
219.85 mi
353.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.85 mi
Kilometers
353.81 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.64 mi
Kilometers
454.87 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 9:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-18T00:57
Arrive Kingsport
Sat, Apr 18, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From City of Murfreesboro
138.3 mi
02h 05m
To Kingsport
144.3 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Murfreesboro and Kingsport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro and Kingsport.

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Fort Parkway

    1973 ft · 45 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Nashville Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 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 City of Murfreesboro and Kingsport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 66%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 18%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 7%
South Wilcox Drive
4.06 mi · 1%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 1%
SR 93
3.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.9 mi
219.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 05m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Murfreesboro and Partly Cloudy near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Murfreesboro to Kingsport?

The road trip is about 282.7 miles (454.9 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 144.3 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.60 one way or $75.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between City of Murfreesboro 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Murfreesboro and Partly Cloudy near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 219.85 mi (353.81 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)
End: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.97 gal
37.75 L · about $37.60
Round trip
$75.19
19.94 gal · 75.5 L
Estimated CO2
88.6 kg one way
Round trip: 177.2 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.60 $75.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.40 $84.80
Premium $4.65 $46.40 $92.80
Diesel $5.30 $52.88 $105.76

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 00:57:18, although it is 01:57:18 in Kingsport.

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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.