How far is Kingsport, TN from Greenbrier, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Greenbrier, TN is about 298.9 miles (481 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254 miles (408.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
298.89 mi
05h 40m
Flight
254.02 mi
408.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.02 mi
Kilometers
408.8 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.89 mi
Kilometers
481.02 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbrier
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 AM CDT
Return by in Kingsport
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-18T20:22
Arrive Greenbrier
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crab Orchard
TN

Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Kingsport
149.3 mi
02h 50m
To Greenbrier
149.6 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

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.

  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

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville, Memphis

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41A, SR 12: Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, Downtown Nashville

    632 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ashland City Highway

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Ashland City Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Cumberland Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cumberland Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 52%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 19%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 18%
Ashland City Highway
14.2 mi · 5%
South Wilcox Drive
4.04 mi · 1%
Cumberland Street
3.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
254 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 50m from Kingsport
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Kingsport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 298.9 miles (481 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from Kingsport and 149.6 miles from Greenbrier.

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

The direct path is about 254 miles (408.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.78 one way or $79.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 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 Partly Cloudy around Kingsport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenbrier.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Greenbrier. Straight-line distance: 254.02 mi (408.8 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Greenbrier

Human settlement in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population6,905
Coordinates36.2764400, -87.1180600
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Greenbrier (-87.11806, 36.27644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.55 gal
39.92 L · about $39.78
Round trip
$79.57
21.1 gal · 79.84 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.5 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.78 $79.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.87 $89.74
Premium $4.65 $49.10 $98.20
Diesel $5.30 $55.96 $111.91

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingsport, TN and Greenbrier, TN. The current time in Kingsport is 20:22:31, although it is 19:22:31 in Greenbrier.

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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.