How far is Fairview, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Fairview, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.55 mi
01h 59m
Flight
99.18 mi
159.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.18 mi
Kilometers
159.62 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.55 mi
Kilometers
190.79 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Fri, May 29, 3:48 PM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Fri, May 29, 5:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-05-29T13:48
Arrive Kingsport
Fri, May 29, 3:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
White Pine
TN

City in Tennessee, United States of America

From Fairview
56.2 mi
00h 59m
To Kingsport
62.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Niles Ferry Road

    2822 ft · 1 min · Old Niles Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Garwood Lane

    855 ft · 40 sec · Garwood Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Lamar Alexander Parkway

    1.3 km · 59 sec · West Lamar Alexander Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    94 m · 9 sec · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    827 ft · 26 sec · South Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto High Street

    797 ft · 13 sec · High Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sevierville Road

    13 mi · 19 min · Sevierville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Maryville Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maryville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Boyds Creek Highway

    11.9 mi · 20 min · Boyds Creek Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Winfield Dunn Parkway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Winfield Dunn Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Asheville

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

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

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 43%
I 40 East
13.8 mi · 12%
Sevierville Road
13 mi · 11%
Boyds Creek Highway
11.9 mi · 10%
Winfield Dunn Parkway
4.07 mi · 3%
South Wilcox Drive
4.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Pine
00h 59m from Fairview
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

White Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Fairview and 62.4 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Kingsport.

Stop Ideas Near White Pine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around White Pine and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website

Parrottsville , TN
2101 Old Parrottsville Hwy, Parrottsville, TN 37843
Rating 4.6/5 52 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13 mi away

Newport City Hall

Newport , TN
300 E Main St, Newport, TN 37821
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Pine.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 99.18 mi (159.62 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

City in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population9,599
Coordinates35.7153600, -84.0093500
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Niles Ferry Road (-84.009329, 35.715371)
End: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.84 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
8.36 gal · 31.68 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.78 $35.56
Premium $4.65 $19.45 $38.91
Diesel $5.30 $22.17 $44.34

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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Kingsport. The current time is 13:48:50.

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.