How far is Fairfield Glade, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Fairfield Glade, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.01 mi
03h 17m
Flight
134.9 mi
217.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.9 mi
Kilometers
217.1 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.01 mi
Kilometers
273.61 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Fairfield Glade
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield Glade
2026-04-23T00:51
Arrive Kingsport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield Glade
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
Mascot
TN

Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee

From Fairfield Glade
84.9 mi
01h 38m
To Kingsport
85.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Glade and Kingsport.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeview Drive

    2030 ft · 2 min · Lakeview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snead Drive

    2151 ft · 2 min · Snead Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Peavine Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Peavine Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

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

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield Glade and Kingsport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peavine Road
106 mi · 62%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 30%
South Wilcox Drive
4.06 mi · 2%
SR 93
3.23 mi · 2%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.06 mi · 2%
Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Peavine Road

Merge slight left

62.3 mi · 01h 09m

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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
134.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mascot
01h 38m from Fairfield Glade
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairfield Glade and Sunny near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairfield Glade to Kingsport?

The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Mascot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Fairfield Glade and 85.1 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairfield Glade and Sunny near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Glade and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 134.9 mi (217.1 km).

Fairfield Glade

#1 Fairfield Glade

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Population6,989
Coordinates36.0003500, -84.8863400
Altitude636
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairfield Glade (-84.88634, 36.00035)
End: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.71 L · about $22.63
Round trip
$45.25
12 gal · 45.42 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.63 $45.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.52 $51.04
Premium $4.65 $27.92 $55.85
Diesel $5.30 $31.82 $63.65

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fairfield Glade, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Fairfield Glade is 00:51:26, although it is 01:51:26 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.