How far is Kingsport, TN from Brentwood, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Brentwood, TN is about 281 miles (452.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
280.95 mi
05h 11m
Flight
237.73 mi
382.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.73 mi
Kilometers
382.59 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.95 mi
Kilometers
452.15 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 11:32 PM CDT
Return by in Kingsport
Wed, Apr 15, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-14T19:20
Arrive Brentwood
Wed, Apr 15, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Kingsport
140.3 mi
02h 35m
To Brentwood
140.7 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    636 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    133 m · 12 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    573 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Sullivan Street

    1054 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1627 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1754 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    49.4 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    638 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 254 West: Old Hickory Boulevard, Brentwood

    2298 ft · 57 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    565 ft · 14 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    1644 ft · 40 sec · Franklin Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Church Street East

    1761 ft · 43 sec · Church Street East

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Wilson Pike

    8 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Pike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 55%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 20%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 19%
65
5.53 mi · 2%
South Wilcox Drive
4.04 mi · 1%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
237.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 35m from Kingsport
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kingsport and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281 miles (452.2 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.3 miles from Kingsport and 140.7 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport and Brentwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kingsport and Mostly Sunny near Brentwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 237.73 mi (382.59 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brentwood

Brentwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0331200, -86.7827800
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Brentwood (-86.78278, 36.03312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.91 gal
37.53 L · about $37.37
Round trip
$74.74
19.82 gal · 75.06 L
Estimated CO2
88.1 kg one way
Round trip: 176.1 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.37 $74.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.15 $84.29
Premium $4.65 $46.12 $92.24
Diesel $5.30 $52.56 $105.13

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 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingsport, TN and Brentwood, TN. The current time in Kingsport is 19:20:40, although it is 18:20:40 in Brentwood.

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.