How far is Kingsport, TN from Blountville, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Blountville, TN is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.83 mi
00h 22m
Flight
13.09 mi
21.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.09 mi
Kilometers
21.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.83 mi
Kilometers
27.09 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blountville
Fri, Apr 10, 7:11 PM EDT
Return by in Kingsport
Fri, Apr 10, 7:34 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 Blountville
Fri, Apr 10, 7:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingsport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spurgeon
TN

Town

From Kingsport
8.4 mi
00h 11m
To Blountville
8.5 mi
00h 11m

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
74°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    987 ft · 34 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clinchfield Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Clinchfield Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Stone Drive

    12 mi · 14 min · West Stone Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 394 East

    50 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bristol Highway

    55 m · 9 sec · Bristol Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Stone Drive
12 mi · 72%
Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
1.03 mi · 6%
Clinchfield Street
0.89 mi · 5%
West Center Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Bristol Highway
0.03 mi
SR 394 East
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

West Stone Drive

Turn right onto West Stone Drive

12 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spurgeon
00h 11m from Kingsport
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingsport and Sunny near Blountville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spurgeon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Kingsport and 8.5 miles from Blountville.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingsport and Sunny near Blountville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Blountville. Straight-line distance: 13.09 mi (21.06 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Blountville

#2 Blountville

Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Population3,074
Coordinates36.5331600, -82.3268100
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Blountville (-82.32681, 36.53316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.22 $4.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.65 $2.75 $5.49
Diesel $5.30 $3.13 $6.26

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 Blountville. The current time is 18:48:19.

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.