How far is Kingsport, TN from La Vergne, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to La Vergne, TN is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and La Vergne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and La Vergne.
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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
142 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 171: Mount Juliet
1617 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto North Mount Juliet Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Mount Juliet Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Hobson Pike
7.1 mi · 11 min · Hobson Pike
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Turn left onto Murfreesboro Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Murfreesboro Pike
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Continue on Murfreesboro Road
3279 ft · 1 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Turn right onto George Chaney Street
537 ft · 11 sec · George Chaney Street
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Continue on Old Nashville Highway
535 ft · 18 sec · Old Nashville Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Waldron Road
1164 ft · 53 sec · Waldron Road
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Continue on Waldron Road
624 ft · 34 sec · Waldron Road
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Turn left onto Mason Road
33 m · 5 sec · Mason Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mason Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and La Vergne.
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
142 mi · 02h 33m
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 Sunny leaving Kingsport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vergne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to La Vergne?
The road trip is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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 136 miles from Kingsport and 136.3 miles from La Vergne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 6:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport and La Vergne, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kingsport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vergne.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and La Vergne. Straight-line distance: 226.9 mi (365.16 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 La Vergne
City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 35,646 |
| Coordinates | 36.0156200, -86.5819400 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Vergne (-86.58194, 36.01562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $36.24 | $72.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.87 | $81.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.72 | $89.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.97 | $101.94 |
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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