How far is East Ridge, TN from Kingsport, TN?
The driving distance from East Ridge, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 East Ridge and Kingsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Ridge and Kingsport.
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Start on Rosa Circle
845 ft · 42 sec · Rosa Circle
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Turn left onto Casio Street
691 ft · 36 sec · Casio Street
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Turn left onto Old Kentucky Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Old Kentucky Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brights Pike
1798 ft · 49 sec · Brights Pike
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Continue on Cherokee Park Road
2415 ft · 1 min · Cherokee Park Road
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Turn right onto Davy Crockett Parkway
2400 ft · 33 sec · Davy Crockett Parkway
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Continue on Olen R. Marshall Bridge
1763 ft · 23 sec · Olen R. Marshall Bridge
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1911 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Lee Highway
16.1 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 East Ridge 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
Continue on Lee Highway
16.1 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.
Rain Showers leaving East Ridge 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 East Ridge to Kingsport?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 27.4 miles from East Ridge and 27.5 miles from Kingsport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around East Ridge and Rain Showers near Kingsport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Ridge and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 43.46 mi (69.94 km).
#1 East Ridge
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 21,205 |
| Coordinates | 36.2523200, -83.2512800 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| 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: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
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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