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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.38 mi
01h 11m
Flight
43.46 mi
69.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.46 mi
Kilometers
69.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.38 mi
Kilometers
89.12 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in Kingsport
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive East Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Petersburg
TN

City located in Lincoln and Marshall County, Tennessee

From Kingsport
27.7 mi
00h 35m
To East Ridge
27.7 mi
00h 35m

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
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    2787 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lynn Garden Drive

    2920 ft · 56 sec · Lynn Garden Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    578 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Stone Drive

    24 mi · 29 min · West Stone Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3147 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Olen R. Marshall Bridge

    1762 ft · 23 sec · Olen R. Marshall Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Davy Crockett Parkway

    2448 ft · 38 sec · Davy Crockett Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cherokee Park Road

    2503 ft · 1 min · Cherokee Park Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Brights Pike

    1798 ft · 54 sec · Brights Pike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Kentucky Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Old Kentucky Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Casio Street

    691 ft · 32 sec · Casio Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rosa Circle

    845 ft · 37 sec · Rosa Circle

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Stone Drive
24 mi · 43%
West Main Street
16.7 mi · 30%
Appalachian Highway
5.26 mi · 9%
Rogersville Bypass
5.24 mi · 9%
Old Kentucky Road
1.13 mi · 2%
Lynn Garden Drive
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
00h 35m from Kingsport
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
East Ridge

#2 East Ridge

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population21,205
Coordinates36.2523200, -83.2512800
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: East Ridge (-83.25128, 36.25232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsport and East Ridge. The current time is 07:54:21.

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.