How far is Kingsport, TN from Manchester, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Manchester, TN is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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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City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Manchester.
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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 right to continue on Nashville
45.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 101: Crossville
1130 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Peavine Road
2327 ft · 41 sec · Peavine Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Avenue
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Turn left onto Sparta Highway
25.9 mi · 39 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on West Bockman Way
1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way
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Turn left onto Mayberry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street
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Continue on Broadway of America
607 ft · 14 sec · Broadway of America
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Take the ramp left
1536 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spencer Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bone Cave Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Bone Cave Parkway
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Continue on Sparta Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue on Sparta Street
2688 ft · 37 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
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Continue on H T Pelham Memorial Parkway
3.7 mi · 4 min · H T Pelham Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Manchester Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Manchester Highway
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Merge slight left onto McMinnville Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · McMinnville Highway
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Take the exit right
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Hillsboro Boulevard
2819 ft · 57 sec · Hillsboro Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Murfreesboro Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Manchester.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Kingsport and Sunny near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Manchester?
The road trip is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Kingsport and 122.8 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.66 one way or $65.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport and Manchester, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingsport and Sunny near Manchester.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 210.41 mi (338.63 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 Manchester
City in Tennessee
| Population | 11,262 |
| Coordinates | 35.4817400, -86.0886000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-86.0886, 35.48174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.66 | $65.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.83 | $73.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.30 | $80.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.93 | $91.87 |
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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