How far is Kingsport, TN from Oak Hill, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Oak Hill, TN is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
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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 01h 01m.
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.
The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Oak Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Oak Hill.
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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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Take the exit straight
2733 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
19.4 mi · 23 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
683 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
1081 ft · 24 sec · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway
1139 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Milligan Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Milligan Highway
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Turn right onto Okolona Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Okolona Road
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Turn left onto Laurels Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Laurels Road
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Continue on Dry Creek Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Dry Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gap Creek Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap Creek Road
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Turn right onto Rittertown Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rittertown Road
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Turn right onto Browns Branch Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Browns Branch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Browns Branch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Oak Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James H. Quillen Parkway
Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
19.4 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Kingsport and Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Oak Hill?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Kingsport and 19.3 miles from Oak Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kingsport and Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 29.01 mi (46.68 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 Oak Hill
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,432 |
| Coordinates | 36.2348300, -82.2151300 |
| Altitude | 792 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Hill (-82.21513, 36.23483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
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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