How far is Kingsport, TN from Millersville, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Millersville, TN is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
280.34 mi
05h 16m
Flight
230.82 mi
371.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.82 mi
Kilometers
371.47 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.34 mi
Kilometers
451.17 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millersville
Mon, Jun 1, 2:06 PM CDT
Return by in Kingsport
Mon, Jun 1, 8:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-06-01T09:49
Arrive Millersville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
6:28 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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Kingsport
140 mi
02h 38m
To Millersville
140.4 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    147.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: The Hermitage

    1326 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Robinson Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    2823 ft · 48 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Burwood Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Burwood Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Myatt Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Myatt Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Rivergate Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Rivergate Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1373 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield

    801 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W North: Millersville

    126 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Blue Star

    3062 ft · 52 sec · Blue Star

  30. 30

    Continue on Louisville Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Louisville Highway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisville Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
147 mi · 52%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 20%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 19%
Old Hickory Boulevard
7.07 mi · 3%
South Wilcox Drive
4.04 mi · 1%
I 65 North
2.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

147 mi · 02h 38m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
230.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 38m from Kingsport
Leave By
6:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Kingsport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Millersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140 miles from Kingsport and 140.4 miles from Millersville.

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

The direct path is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 6:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.30 one way or $74.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Kingsport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Millersville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Millersville. Straight-line distance: 230.82 mi (371.47 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 Millersville

City in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,798
Coordinates36.3711600, -86.7100000
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Millersville (-86.71, 36.37116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.89 gal
37.45 L · about $37.30
Round trip
$74.59
19.78 gal · 74.9 L
Estimated CO2
87.9 kg one way
Round trip: 175.8 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.30 $74.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.06 $84.12
Premium $4.65 $46.03 $92.06
Diesel $5.30 $52.46 $104.91

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingsport, TN and Millersville, TN. The current time in Kingsport is 09:49:42, although it is 08:49:42 in Millersville.

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.