How far is Kingsport, TN from Oneida, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Oneida, TN is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
147.1 mi
03h 09m
Flight
108.38 mi
174.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.38 mi
Kilometers
174.42 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.1 mi
Kilometers
236.73 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oneida
Wed, Apr 15, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Kingsport
Wed, Apr 15, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-15T02:38
Arrive Oneida
Wed, Apr 15, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 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
Tazewell
TN

City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States

From Kingsport
73.5 mi
01h 34m
To Oneida
73.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    2787 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lynn Garden Drive

    2920 ft · 56 sec · Lynn Garden Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    578 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Stone Drive

    24 mi · 29 min · West Stone Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Appalachian Highway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Appalachian Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US 25E

    7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Highway

    1250 ft · 23 sec · Cumberland Gap Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Appalachian Highway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway

    10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Louisville

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 63 West: Oneida, Huntsville

    678 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Howard H Baker Highway

    106 m · 6 sec · Howard H Baker Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Howard H. Baker Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Howard H. Baker Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Howard H Baker Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Howard H Baker Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Annadell Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Annadell Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Paint Rock Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Paint Rock Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Paint Rock Road

    588 ft · 26 sec · Paint Rock Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Hartco Drive

    2117 ft · 2 min · Hartco Drive

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    49 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appalachian Highway
40.8 mi · 28%
West Stone Drive
24 mi · 16%
West Main Street
16.4 mi · 11%
General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 7%
Howard H Baker Highway
9.64 mi · 7%
US 25E
7.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Stone Drive

Turn right onto West Stone Drive

24 mi · 00h 29m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tazewell
01h 34m from Kingsport
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kingsport and Mostly Sunny near Oneida.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Tazewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Kingsport and 73.6 miles from Oneida.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kingsport and Mostly Sunny near Oneida.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Oneida. Straight-line distance: 108.38 mi (174.42 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Oneida

#2 Oneida

City in Tennessee, USA

Population3,704
Coordinates36.4981300, -84.5127200
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Oneida (-84.51272, 36.49813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.65 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.14
10.38 gal · 39.3 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.57 $39.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.07 $44.15
Premium $4.65 $24.15 $48.31
Diesel $5.30 $27.53 $55.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsport and Oneida. The current time is 02:38:17.

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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.