How far is Kingsport, TN from Bean Station, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Bean Station, TN is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.37 mi
00h 57m
Flight
42.56 mi
68.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.56 mi
Kilometers
68.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.37 mi
Kilometers
74.63 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bean Station
Fri, Apr 10, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Kingsport
Fri, Apr 10, 8:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-10T18:48
Arrive Bean Station
Fri, Apr 10, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Petersburg
TN

City located in Lincoln and Marshall County, Tennessee

From Kingsport
23.2 mi
00h 28m
To Bean Station
23.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Bean Station.

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    2787 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lynn Garden Drive

    2920 ft · 56 sec · Lynn Garden Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    578 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Stone Drive

    24 mi · 29 min · West Stone Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    15.6 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2081 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Bean Station.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Stone Drive
24 mi · 52%
West Main Street
15.6 mi · 34%
Rogersville Bypass
5.24 mi · 11%
Lynn Garden Drive
0.66 mi · 1%
West Center Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Stone Drive

Turn right onto West Stone Drive

24 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
00h 28m from Kingsport
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingsport and Sunny near Bean Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Bean Station?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Kingsport and 23.2 miles from Bean Station.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingsport and Sunny near Bean Station.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Bean Station. Straight-line distance: 42.56 mi (68.5 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Bean Station

#2 Bean Station

Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States

Population3,134
Coordinates36.3437000, -83.2840600
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Bean Station (-83.28406, 36.3437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsport and Bean Station. The current time is 18:48:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.