How far is Kingsport, TN from Camden, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Camden, TN is about 374.2 miles (602.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310.1 miles (499 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
374.21 mi
06h 55m
Flight
310.06 mi
498.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.06 mi
Kilometers
498.99 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.21 mi
Kilometers
602.24 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Kingsport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-23T00:33
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:25 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
10:10 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Kingsport
186.9 mi
03h 27m
To Camden
187.3 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons

    947 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight

    156 m · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    1.6 km · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Forrest Avenue

    149 m · 15 sec · North Forrest Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Walnut Street

    32 m · 5 sec · West Walnut Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 41%
I 40 West
136 mi · 36%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 15%
US 641
15.4 mi · 4%
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
06h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.1 mi
310.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
03h 27m from Kingsport
Leave By
10:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingsport and Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 374.2 miles (602.2 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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 186.9 miles from Kingsport and 187.3 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 310.1 miles (499 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 $49.81 one way or $99.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Camden. Straight-line distance: 310.06 mi (498.99 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Camden

City in Tennessee, United States

Population3,620
Coordinates36.0589500, -88.0978200
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Camden (-88.09782, 36.05895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 602 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.21 gal
49.99 L · about $49.81
Round trip
$99.63
26.42 gal · 99.98 L
Estimated CO2
117.4 kg one way
Round trip: 234.8 kg / 518 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.81 $99.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.18 $112.36
Premium $4.65 $61.48 $122.96
Diesel $5.30 $70.07 $140.13

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingsport, TN and Camden, TN. The current time in Kingsport is 00:33:15, although it is 23:33:15 in Camden.

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.