How far is Kingsport, TN from Madisonville, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Madisonville, TN is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Madisonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Madisonville.
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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
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 66: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
591 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Winfield Dunn Parkway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Winfield Dunn Parkway
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Chapman Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Chapman Highway
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Turn left onto Maryville Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maryville Highway
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Continue on Sevierville Road
13 mi · 19 min · Sevierville Road
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Continue on High Street
797 ft · 20 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
827 ft · 29 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
26.7 mi · 34 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Warren Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Warren Street
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Turn left onto College Street South
2 m · 1 sec · College Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Madisonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Sullivan Gardens Drive
Merge slight left
49.4 mi · 00h 53m
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 Madisonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Madisonville?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Dandridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Kingsport and 70.5 miles from Madisonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kingsport and Sunny near Madisonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 123.22 mi (198.31 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 Madisonville
Human settlement in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,024 |
| Coordinates | 35.5198000, -84.3635300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madisonville (-84.36353, 35.5198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
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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