How far is Kingsport, TN from Forest Hills, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Forest Hills, TN is about 272 miles (437.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Forest Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Forest Hills.
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Start on West Center Street
636 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
133 m · 12 sec · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
15 m · 2 sec · Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
573 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Sullivan Street
1054 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto South Wilcox Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive
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Turn right onto Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway
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Continue on South Wilcox Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive
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Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1627 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1754 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
49.4 mi · 53 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
45.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 101: Crossville
1130 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Peavine Road
2327 ft · 41 sec · Peavine Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Avenue
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Turn left onto Sparta Highway
25.9 mi · 39 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on West Bockman Way
1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way
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Turn left onto Mayberry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street
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Continue on Broadway of America
607 ft · 14 sec · Broadway of America
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Take the ramp left
1536 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spencer Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bone Cave Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Bone Cave Parkway
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Continue on Sparta Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on Sparta Street
2688 ft · 37 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
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Continue on H T Pelham Memorial Parkway
3.7 mi · 4 min · H T Pelham Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Manchester Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Manchester Highway
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Merge slight left onto McMinnville Highway
7.6 mi · 10 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on McArthur Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · McArthur Street
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Continue on New Tullahoma Highway
3 mi · 4 min · New Tullahoma Highway
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Continue on New Manchester Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · New Manchester Highway
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Continue on East Carroll Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Carroll Street
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Turn right onto South Jackson Street
15.8 mi · 19 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
1112 ft · 49 sec · Forest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Forest Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Kingsport and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Forest Hills?
The road trip is about 272 miles (437.7 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Kingsport and 136.1 miles from Forest Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport and Forest Hills, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kingsport and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Hills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 227.95 mi (366.85 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 Forest Hills
City in Tennessee
| Population | 4,721 |
| Coordinates | 35.4811800, -86.4216600 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hills (-86.42166, 35.48118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.20 | $72.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.83 | $81.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.68 | $89.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.92 | $101.84 |
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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