How far is Kingsport, TN from Brownsville, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Brownsville, TN is about 427.6 miles (688.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 379.9 miles (611.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
427.63 mi
07h 53m
Flight
379.89 mi
611.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
379.89 mi
Kilometers
611.37 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
427.63 mi
Kilometers
688.2 km
Drive Time
07h 53m

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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 07h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM CDT
Return by in Kingsport
Sun, Apr 19, 6:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-19T03:00
Arrive Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:54 PM to 2:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsport
8:00 PM EDT
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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Kingsport
213.5 mi
03h 56m
To Brownsville
214.1 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  21. 21

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    141.8 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley

    1247 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout toward North Washington Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
196 mi · 46%
Nashville
155 mi · 36%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 13%
East Main Street
10.2 mi · 2%
South Wilcox Drive
4.04 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.92 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

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
07h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
379.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
03h 56m from Kingsport
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kingsport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 427.6 miles (688.2 km) and usually takes 07h 53m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.5 miles from Kingsport and 214.1 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 379.9 miles (611.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 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 $56.90 one way or $113.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport and Brownsville, 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 Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 379.89 mi (611.37 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Brownsville

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

Population9,232
Coordinates35.5939700, -89.2622900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Brownsville (-89.26229, 35.59397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 688 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.09 gal
57.12 L · about $56.90
Round trip
$113.81
30.18 gal · 114.24 L
Estimated CO2
134.1 kg one way
Round trip: 268.2 kg / 591 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $56.90 $113.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.18 $128.36
Premium $4.65 $70.23 $140.46
Diesel $5.30 $80.04 $160.07

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingsport, TN and Brownsville, TN. The current time in Kingsport is 03:00:37, although it is 02:00:37 in Brownsville.

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.