How far is Kingsport, TN from Dunlap, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Dunlap, TN is about 210 miles (338 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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
210.01 mi
04h 03m
Flight
177.86 mi
286.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.86 mi
Kilometers
286.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.01 mi
Kilometers
337.98 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunlap
Sat, May 2, 7:17 AM CDT
Return by in Kingsport
Sat, May 2, 12:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-05-02T04:14
Arrive Dunlap
Sat, May 2, 8:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
8:52 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
Brentwood
TN

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From Kingsport
104.9 mi
02h 01m
To Dunlap
105.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.2 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, TN 61: Harriman, Rockwood

    1143 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Roane Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Roane Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Gateway Avenue

    6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Spring City Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Rhea County Highway

    31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Dayton Pike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    2468 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Rankin Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Rankin Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rankin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 26%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 25%
Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 15%
Dayton Pike
27.1 mi · 13%
Nashville
20.2 mi · 10%
North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

52.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
02h 01m from Kingsport
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Kingsport and Chance Rain Showers near Dunlap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210 miles (338 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Kingsport and 105.1 miles from Dunlap.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Kingsport and Chance Rain Showers near Dunlap.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 177.86 mi (286.24 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Dunlap

City in Tennessee, USA

Population5,237
Coordinates35.3714600, -85.3905200
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Dunlap (-85.39052, 35.37146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.05 L · about $27.94
Round trip
$55.89
14.82 gal · 56.1 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.94 $55.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.51 $63.03
Premium $4.65 $34.49 $68.97
Diesel $5.30 $39.30 $78.61

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 · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingsport, TN and Dunlap, TN. The current time in Kingsport is 04:14:08, although it is 03:14:08 in Dunlap.

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.