How far is Hendersonville, TN from Kingsport, TN?
The driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendersonville and Kingsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendersonville and Kingsport.
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Start on Walton Ferry Road
16 m · 4 sec · Walton Ferry Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Gallatin Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gallatin Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 386 North
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
5.5 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Long Hollow Pike
1.5 km · 1 min · Long Hollow Pike
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Take the exit right toward SR 109 South: Gallatin, Lebanon
1310 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Water Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 40 East: Knoxville
2310 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
50.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
1136 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
2954 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive
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Continue on South Wilcox Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive
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Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway
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Turn left onto 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 Hendersonville 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.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
152 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hendersonville and Sunny near Kingsport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendersonville to Kingsport?
The road trip is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 139.5 miles from Hendersonville and 143.8 miles from Kingsport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 8:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.71 one way or $75.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hendersonville 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 Hendersonville and Sunny near Kingsport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendersonville and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 226.22 mi (364.07 km).
#1 Hendersonville
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,323 |
| Coordinates | 36.3047700, -86.6200000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.71 | $75.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.53 | $85.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.54 | $93.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.04 | $106.08 |
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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