How far is Kingsport, TN from Greenbrier, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Greenbrier, TN is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.8 miles (379.5 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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City in Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Greenbrier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Greenbrier.
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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
147.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: The Hermitage
1326 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
6.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Continue on Robinson Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road
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Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard
2823 ft · 48 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Continue on Burwood Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Burwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Myatt Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Myatt Drive
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Continue on Rivergate Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Rivergate Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
1373 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield
801 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North, US 31W South: Louisville, Springfield, Greenbrier
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Blue Star
1215 ft · 23 sec · Blue Star
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Keep slight right
916 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Dickerson Pike
1.5 km · 1 min · Dickerson Pike
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Continue on Springfield Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Springfield Highway
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Turn right onto East College Street
30 m · 4 sec · East College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Greenbrier.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
147 mi · 02h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Kingsport and Sunny near Greenbrier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Greenbrier?
The road trip is about 286.8 miles (461.5 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?
Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Kingsport and 143.5 miles from Greenbrier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 $38.16 one way or $76.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport and Greenbrier, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingsport and Sunny near Greenbrier.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Greenbrier. Straight-line distance: 235.82 mi (379.52 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 Greenbrier
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,745 |
| Coordinates | 36.4275500, -86.8047200 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenbrier (-86.80472, 36.42755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.16 | $76.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.04 | $86.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.10 | $94.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.68 | $107.35 |
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 23, 2026
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