How far is Kingsport, TN from East Ridge, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to East Ridge, TN is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City located in Lincoln and Marshall County, Tennessee
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and East Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and East Ridge.
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Start on West Center Street
2787 ft · 1 min · West Center Street
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Turn right onto Lynn Garden Drive
2920 ft · 56 sec · Lynn Garden Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
578 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto West Stone Drive
24 mi · 29 min · West Stone Drive
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Continue on Rogersville Bypass
5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Continue on West Main Street
16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left
3147 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on Olen R. Marshall Bridge
1762 ft · 23 sec · Olen R. Marshall Bridge
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Continue on Davy Crockett Parkway
2448 ft · 38 sec · Davy Crockett Parkway
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Turn left onto Cherokee Park Road
2503 ft · 1 min · Cherokee Park Road
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Continue on Brights Pike
1798 ft · 54 sec · Brights Pike
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Turn right onto Old Kentucky Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Old Kentucky Road
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Turn right onto Casio Street
691 ft · 32 sec · Casio Street
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Turn right onto Rosa Circle
845 ft · 37 sec · Rosa Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rosa Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and East Ridge.
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.
West Stone Drive
Turn right onto West Stone Drive
24 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Kingsport and Rain Showers near East Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to East Ridge?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Kingsport and 27.7 miles from East Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kingsport and Rain Showers near East Ridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and East Ridge. Straight-line distance: 43.46 mi (69.94 km).
#1 Kingsport
The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
| Population | 54,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.5484300, -82.5618200 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Ridge
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 21,205 |
| Coordinates | 36.2523200, -83.2512800 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Ridge (-83.25128, 36.25232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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