How far is Goodlettsville, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Goodlettsville, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
289.66 mi
04h 30m
Flight
231.27 mi
372.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.27 mi
Kilometers
372.2 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.66 mi
Kilometers
466.17 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Wed, Apr 15, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodlettsville
2026-04-15T05:37
Arrive Kingsport
Wed, Apr 15, 10:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
8:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodlettsville
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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Goodlettsville
138.9 mi
02h 15m
To Kingsport
150.7 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2947 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rivergate Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rivergate Parkway

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Rivergate Parkway

    3039 ft · 1 min · Rivergate Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Myatt Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Myatt Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Burwood Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Burwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    2747 ft · 49 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Robinson Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Knoxville

    1497 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    163.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

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

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodlettsville 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
200 mi · 69%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 17%
Old Hickory Boulevard
7.16 mi · 2%
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

163 mi · 02h 58m

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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
231.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 15m from Goodlettsville
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Goodlettsville and Mostly Clear near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Goodlettsville and 150.7 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.54 one way or $77.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Goodlettsville and Mostly Clear near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodlettsville and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 231.27 mi (372.2 km).

Goodlettsville

#1 Goodlettsville

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,397
Coordinates36.3231100, -86.7133300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-86.713371, 36.323108)
End: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.69 L · about $38.54
Round trip
$77.08
20.44 gal · 77.38 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.54 $77.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.47 $86.93
Premium $4.65 $47.56 $95.13
Diesel $5.30 $54.21 $108.41

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Goodlettsville, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Goodlettsville is 05:37:53, although it is 06:37:53 in Kingsport.

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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.