How far is Kingsport, TN from LaFollette, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to LaFollette, TN is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and LaFollette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and LaFollette.
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Start on West Center Street
2787 ft · 1 min · West Center Street
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Turn right onto Lynn Garden Drive
2920 ft · 56 sec · Lynn Garden Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
578 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto West Stone Drive
24 mi · 29 min · West Stone Drive
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Continue on Rogersville Bypass
5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Continue on West Main Street
16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right
1851 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Appalachian Highway
20.4 mi · 24 min · Appalachian Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US 25E
7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Highway
1250 ft · 23 sec · Cumberland Gap Highway
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Turn left onto Appalachian Highway
18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway
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Continue on East Central Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and LaFollette.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Stone Drive
Turn right onto West Stone Drive
24 mi · 00h 29m
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 leaving Kingsport and Sunny near LaFollette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to LaFollette?
The road trip is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Bean Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Kingsport and 54.4 miles from LaFollette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kingsport and Sunny near LaFollette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and LaFollette. Straight-line distance: 87.33 mi (140.54 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 LaFollette
City in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 7,456 |
| Coordinates | 36.3828600, -84.1199300 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
End: LaFollette (-84.11993, 36.38286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.37 | $40.73 |
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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