How far is Kingsport, TN from Nolensville, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Nolensville, TN is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Nolensville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Nolensville.
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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
132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
14.8 mi · 16 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 266: Smyrna
1987 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Pike
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Pike
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Continue on West Jefferson Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Pike
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Turn right onto Sam Ridley Parkway
5.5 mi · 9 min · Sam Ridley Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blair Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Blair Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rock Springs Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Rock Springs Road
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Continue on Rocky Springs Road
1 mi · 2 min · Rocky Springs Road
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Continue on Rocky Fork Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rocky Fork Road
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Turn right onto Newsome Lane
55 m · 12 sec · Newsome Lane
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Turn left onto Nolensville Park Road
2082 ft · 59 sec · Nolensville Park Road
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Turn right onto Nolensville Road
10 m · 1 sec · Nolensville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nolensville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Nolensville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Nolensville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Nolensville?
The road trip is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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 139.9 miles from Kingsport and 140.2 miles from Nolensville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:20 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 Nolensville, 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 Nolensville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Nolensville. Straight-line distance: 232.53 mi (374.22 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 Nolensville
City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,145 |
| Coordinates | 35.9522900, -86.6694400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nolensville (-86.66944, 35.95229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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