How far is Collierville, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Collierville, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 481.8 miles (775.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 411.3 miles (662 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 12m 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
481.79 mi
07h 06m
Flight
411.32 mi
661.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
411.32 mi
Kilometers
661.96 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
481.79 mi
Kilometers
775.37 km
Drive Time
07h 06m

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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 07h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Collierville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collierville
2026-04-22T17:03
Arrive Kingsport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 06m
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 Collierville
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 Collierville
238.5 mi
03h 33m
To Kingsport
243.2 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Rowlett Street

    98 m · 19 sec · North Rowlett Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    75 m · 13 sec · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Mulberry Street

    117 m · 21 sec · East Mulberry Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    966 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Poplar Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    925 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    181.7 mi · 3 hr 16 min

  12. 12

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

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

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

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  18. 18

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

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collierville 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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
394 mi · 82%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 10%
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.1 mi · 3%
South Wilcox Drive
4.06 mi · 1%
SR 93
3.23 mi · 1%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

182 mi · 03h 16m

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 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.5 mi
411.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
03h 33m from Collierville
Leave By
9:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Collierville and Sunny near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 481.8 miles (775.4 km) and usually takes 07h 06m 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 238.5 miles from Collierville and 243.2 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 411.3 miles (662 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.5 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 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 $64.11 one way or $128.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Collierville 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 Collierville and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 411.32 mi (661.96 km).

Collierville

#1 Collierville

Town in Tennessee

Population51,441
Coordinates35.0420400, -89.6645300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: North Rowlett Street (-89.66453, 35.042163)
End: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 775 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17 gal
64.36 L · about $64.11
Round trip
$128.21
34 gal · 128.72 L
Estimated CO2
151.1 kg one way
Round trip: 302.2 kg / 666 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $64.11 $128.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $72.30 $144.60
Premium $4.65 $79.12 $158.24
Diesel $5.30 $90.17 $180.34

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Collierville, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Collierville is 17:03:16, although it is 18:03:16 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.