How far is Kingsport, TN from Lewisburg, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Lewisburg, TN is about 314.7 miles (506.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.2 miles (399.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
314.67 mi
05h 58m
Flight
248.16 mi
399.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.16 mi
Kilometers
399.38 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.67 mi
Kilometers
506.42 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 3:23 AM CDT
Return by in Kingsport
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-17T22:24
Arrive Lewisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Crab Orchard
TN

Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Kingsport
157.2 mi
02h 59m
To Lewisburg
157.5 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Lewisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Lewisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    636 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    133 m · 12 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    573 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Sullivan Street

    1054 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1627 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1754 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    49.4 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    34.1 mi · 37 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg

    2443 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Horton Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Horton Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Horton Highway

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Horton Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on North Horton Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Horton Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Nashville Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Verona Avenue

    2140 ft · 43 sec · Verona Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    2818 ft · 56 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout toward North 2nd Avenue

    75 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Lewisburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 42%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 18%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 17%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
34.1 mi · 11%
Horton Highway
15.5 mi · 5%
Nashville Highway
13.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.5 mi
248.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 59m from Kingsport
Leave By
5:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Kingsport and Sunny near Lewisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Lewisburg?

The road trip is about 314.7 miles (506.4 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.2 miles from Kingsport and 157.5 miles from Lewisburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 248.2 miles (399.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 5:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.86 one way or $83.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport and Lewisburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kingsport and Sunny near Lewisburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Lewisburg. Straight-line distance: 248.16 mi (399.38 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lewisburg

Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population12,559
Coordinates35.4492400, -86.7888900
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Lewisburg (-86.78889, 35.44924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42.03 L · about $41.86
Round trip
$83.72
22.2 gal · 84.06 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.86 $83.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.21 $94.42
Premium $4.65 $51.66 $103.32
Diesel $5.30 $58.87 $117.75

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingsport, TN and Lewisburg, TN. The current time in Kingsport is 22:24:38, although it is 21:24:38 in Lewisburg.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.