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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.68 mi
02h 11m
Flight
87.33 mi
140.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.33 mi
Kilometers
140.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.68 mi
Kilometers
174.91 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in LaFollette
Sat, Apr 11, 10:59 AM EDT
Return by in Kingsport
Sat, Apr 11, 1:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-11T08:48
Arrive LaFollette
Sat, Apr 11, 10:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bean Station
TN

Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States

From Kingsport
54.3 mi
01h 05m
To LaFollette
54.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    2787 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lynn Garden Drive

    2920 ft · 56 sec · Lynn Garden Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    578 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Stone Drive

    24 mi · 29 min · West Stone Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Appalachian Highway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Appalachian Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US 25E

    7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Highway

    1250 ft · 23 sec · Cumberland Gap Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Appalachian Highway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway

    10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appalachian Highway
40.8 mi · 38%
West Stone Drive
24 mi · 22%
West Main Street
16.4 mi · 15%
General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 9%
US 25E
7.06 mi · 6%
Rogersville Bypass
5.24 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bean Station
01h 05m from Kingsport
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

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

#2 LaFollette

City in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population7,456
Coordinates36.3828600, -84.1199300
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: LaFollette (-84.11993, 36.38286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.52 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.96
7.68 gal · 29.04 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsport and LaFollette. The current time is 08:48:10.

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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.