How far is Kingsport, TN from Arlington, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Arlington, TN is about 347.2 miles (558.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Arlington.
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Start on West Center Street
636 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
133 m · 12 sec · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
15 m · 2 sec · Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
573 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Sullivan Street
1054 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto South Wilcox Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive
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Turn right onto Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway
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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 Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1627 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1754 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
49.4 mi · 53 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
33.9 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 76
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Cumberland Drive
2949 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
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Continue on State Highway 13
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Cumberland City Highway
2596 ft · 1 min · Cumberland City Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Arlington Street
566 ft · 27 sec · Arlington Street
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Turn right onto West Roby Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Arlington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Arlington?
The road trip is about 347.2 miles (558.8 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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 173.4 miles from Kingsport and 173.8 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 EDT. 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 $46.19 one way or $92.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport and Arlington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kingsport and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 286.78 mi (461.53 km).
#1 Kingsport
The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
| Population | 54,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.5484300, -82.5618200 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,748 |
| Coordinates | 36.3145000, -87.7130800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-87.71308, 36.3145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $46.19 | $92.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.10 | $104.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.01 | $114.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.97 | $129.95 |
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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