How far is Kingsport, TN from Dandridge, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Dandridge, TN is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.83 mi
01h 20m
Flight
60.12 mi
96.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.12 mi
Kilometers
96.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.83 mi
Kilometers
110.77 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dandridge
Fri, Apr 10, 9:43 PM EDT
Return by in Kingsport
Fri, Apr 10, 11:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-10T20:23
Arrive Dandridge
Fri, Apr 10, 9:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Mosheim
TN

City in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Kingsport
34.4 mi
00h 40m
To Dandridge
34.4 mi
00h 40m

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
76°F
Friday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 92: Dandrige, Jefferson City

    1548 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 92 South: Dandrige

    80 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Road

    525 ft · 16 sec · Chestnut Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 81%
South Wilcox Drive
4.04 mi · 6%
I 40 West
3.74 mi · 5%
Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.46 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
SR 92
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Sullivan Gardens Drive

Merge slight left

49.4 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mosheim
00h 40m from Kingsport
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingsport and Sunny near Dandridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Mosheim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Kingsport and 34.4 miles from Dandridge.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Dandridge. Straight-line distance: 60.12 mi (96.75 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Dandridge

Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States

Population3,182
Coordinates36.0153700, -83.4148900
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Dandridge (-83.41489, 36.01537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.19 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.86 gal · 18.38 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.33 $20.67
Premium $4.65 $11.31 $22.62
Diesel $5.30 $12.89 $25.78

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsport and Dandridge. The current time is 20:23:31.

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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.