How far is Greenbrier, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Greenbrier, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254 miles (408.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
306.68 mi
04h 36m
Flight
254.02 mi
408.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.02 mi
Kilometers
408.8 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.68 mi
Kilometers
493.56 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Greenbrier
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbrier
2026-04-18T17:56
Arrive Kingsport
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbrier
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
Crab Orchard
TN

Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Greenbrier
149.6 mi
02h 18m
To Kingsport
157.1 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ashland City Highway

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Ashland City Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Clarksville Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clarksville Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Clarksville Pike

    678 ft · 22 sec · Clarksville Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Spring Street

    1073 ft · 24 sec · Spring Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1082 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 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 Greenbrier and Kingsport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
210 mi · 69%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 16%
Ashland City Highway
14.2 mi · 5%
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

Continue straight

93.2 mi · 01h 42m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
254 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 18m from Greenbrier
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenbrier and Partly Cloudy near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Greenbrier and 157.1 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 254 miles (408.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.80 one way or $81.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greenbrier 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenbrier and Partly Cloudy near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbrier and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 254.02 mi (408.8 km).

Greenbrier

#1 Greenbrier

Human settlement in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population6,905
Coordinates36.2764400, -87.1180600
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 49 (-87.118232, 36.276614)
End: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.82 gal
40.97 L · about $40.80
Round trip
$81.60
21.64 gal · 81.94 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.3 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.80 $81.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.02 $92.03
Premium $4.65 $50.36 $100.71
Diesel $5.30 $57.39 $114.78

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenbrier, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Greenbrier is 17:56:27, although it is 18:56:27 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.