How far is Kingsport, TN from Lebanon, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Lebanon, TN is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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 03h 47m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Lebanon.
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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 left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
64.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
1553 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lee Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway
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Turn left onto Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest
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Turn slight right onto Old Alabama Road Southwest
3.1 mi · 8 min · Old Alabama Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Rakestraw Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Rakestraw Road
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Turn left onto Candies Creek Road Southwest
2959 ft · 2 min · Candies Creek Road Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Candies Creek Road Southwest
91 m · 13 sec · Candies Creek Road Southwest
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Turn straight onto Tunnel Hill Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Tunnel Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Lebanon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
64.2 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Kingsport and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Kingsport and 95.6 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 9:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kingsport and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lebanon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 169.51 mi (272.8 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 Lebanon
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 38,086 |
| Coordinates | 35.0514600, -84.9585600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-84.95856, 35.05146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.45 | $50.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.71 | $57.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.41 | $62.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.80 | $71.60 |
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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