How far is Kingsport, TN from Fairview, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Fairview, TN is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.71 mi
02h 23m
Flight
99.18 mi
159.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.18 mi
Kilometers
159.62 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.71 mi
Kilometers
187.83 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Fri, May 29, 5:22 PM EDT
Return by in Kingsport
Fri, May 29, 7:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-05-29T14:58
Arrive Fairview
Fri, May 29, 5:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
White Pine
TN

City in Tennessee, United States of America

From Kingsport
58.3 mi
01h 11m
To Fairview
58.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg

    591 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Winfield Dunn Parkway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Winfield Dunn Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Chapman Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Maryville Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maryville Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Sevierville Road

    13 mi · 19 min · Sevierville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on High Street

    797 ft · 20 sec · High Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    827 ft · 29 sec · South Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Garwood Lane

    855 ft · 40 sec · Garwood Lane

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Old Niles Ferry Road

    2822 ft · 1 min · Old Niles Ferry Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Niles Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 48%
I 40 West
14 mi · 12%
Sevierville Road
13 mi · 11%
Chapman Highway
10.7 mi · 9%
Winfield Dunn Parkway
8.65 mi · 7%
South Wilcox Drive
4.04 mi · 3%
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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Pine
01h 11m from Kingsport
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kingsport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

White Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Kingsport and 58.4 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kingsport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairview.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 99.18 mi (159.62 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Fairview

City in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population9,599
Coordinates35.7153600, -84.0093500
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Fairview (-84.00935, 35.71536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.59 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.07
8.24 gal · 31.18 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.54 $31.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.65 $19.17 $38.35
Diesel $5.30 $21.85 $43.70

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsport and Fairview. The current time is 14:58:52.

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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.