How far is Hohenwald, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Hohenwald, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 350.6 miles (564.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
350.66 mi
06h 31m
Flight
287.17 mi
462.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.17 mi
Kilometers
462.16 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.66 mi
Kilometers
564.34 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Sat, Apr 11, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hohenwald
Sat, Apr 11, 11:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hohenwald
2026-04-10T22:43
Arrive Kingsport
Sat, Apr 11, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:31 PM to 3:01 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hohenwald
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Hohenwald
175.2 mi
03h 15m
To Kingsport
175.5 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Hampshire Pike

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Hampshire Pike

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1140 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1120 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro

    2889 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    45 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

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

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hohenwald 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 53%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 14%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
45 mi · 13%
Hampshire Pike
39.8 mi · 11%
Columbia Highway
13 mi · 4%
South Wilcox Drive
4.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.4 mi
287.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
03h 15m from Hohenwald
Leave By
10:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hohenwald and Sunny near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 350.6 miles (564.3 km) and usually takes 06h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.2 miles from Hohenwald and 175.5 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.65 one way or $93.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hohenwald 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 Hohenwald and Sunny near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hohenwald and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 287.17 mi (462.16 km).

Hohenwald

#1 Hohenwald

City in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,968
Coordinates35.5478500, -87.5519600
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Hohenwald (-87.55196, 35.54785)
End: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 564 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.37 gal
46.84 L · about $46.65
Round trip
$93.29
24.74 gal · 93.68 L
Estimated CO2
109.9 kg one way
Round trip: 219.9 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.65 $93.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.61 $105.22
Premium $4.65 $57.57 $115.14
Diesel $5.30 $65.61 $131.22

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hohenwald, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Hohenwald is 22:43:54, although it is 23:43:54 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.