How far is Kingsport, TN from Jefferson City, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Jefferson City, TN is about 69.6 miles (112 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Jefferson City.
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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
37.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Lowland, Morristown
1387 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Enka Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Enka Highway
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Continue on Gov Dewitt Clinton Sentor Highway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Gov Dewitt Clinton Sentor Highway
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Continue on Air Park Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Air Park Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Andrew Johnson Highway
7 mi · 9 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway
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Turn right onto George Avenue
1890 ft · 57 sec · George Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ken Sparks Way
146 m · 16 sec · Ken Sparks Way
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Turn right onto Russell Avenue
146 m · 13 sec · Russell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Russell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Jefferson City.
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.
Sullivan Gardens Drive
Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kingsport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 69.6 miles (112 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Mosheim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Kingsport and 34.8 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kingsport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 59.58 mi (95.88 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 Jefferson City
Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 8,194 |
| Coordinates | 36.1223100, -83.4924000 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson City (-83.4924, 36.12231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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