How far is Erwin, TN from Kingsport, TN?
The driving distance from Erwin, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erwin and Kingsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erwin and Kingsport.
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Start on South Main Avenue
1204 ft · 35 sec · South Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1977 ft · 44 sec · 2nd Street
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Take the ramp right
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
32.5 mi · 38 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
72 m · 8 sec
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Continue on South Wilcox Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive
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Turn left onto East Sullivan Street
1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street
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Turn slight left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
698 ft · 24 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 Erwin 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.
James H. Quillen Parkway
Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
32.5 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erwin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingsport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erwin to Kingsport?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Erwin and 20.9 miles from Kingsport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Erwin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingsport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erwin and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 29.01 mi (46.69 km).
#1 Erwin
Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,854 |
| Coordinates | 36.1451100, -82.4168100 |
| Altitude | 510 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
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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