How far is Kingsport, TN from Oliver Springs, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Oliver Springs, TN is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.2 mi
02h 25m
Flight
105.19 mi
169.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.19 mi
Kilometers
169.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.2 mi
Kilometers
201.49 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oliver Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Kingsport
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive Oliver Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dandridge
TN

Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States

From Kingsport
62.5 mi
01h 12m
To Oliver Springs
62.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Oliver Springs.

  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

    44.3 mi · 50 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 140 East, SR 162 North: Maryville, Oak Ridge

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 162 North: Oak Ridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway

    5 mi · 6 min · Pellissippi Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Illinois Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · South Illinois Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on East Tri County Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 4 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1207 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1515 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Kingston Avenue

    824 ft · 28 sec · Kingston Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Winter Gap Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Winter Gap Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winter Gap Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 44%
I 40 West
45 mi · 36%
Pellissippi Parkway
5.03 mi · 4%
Oak Ridge Highway
4.34 mi · 3%
South Wilcox Drive
4.04 mi · 3%
East Tri County Boulevard
3.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
105.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dandridge
01h 12m from Kingsport
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kingsport and Rain Showers near Oliver Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Oliver Springs?

The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 62.5 miles from Kingsport and 62.6 miles from Oliver Springs.

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

The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kingsport and Rain Showers near Oliver Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Oliver Springs. Straight-line distance: 105.19 mi (169.29 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Oliver Springs

#2 Oliver Springs

Town of the United States

Population3,439
Coordinates36.0445200, -84.3443700
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Oliver Springs (-84.34437, 36.04452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.72 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.34
8.84 gal · 33.44 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.67 $33.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.80 $37.60
Premium $4.65 $20.57 $41.14
Diesel $5.30 $23.44 $46.89

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsport and Oliver Springs. The current time is 05:39:04.

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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.