How far is Kingsport, TN from Rogersville, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Rogersville, TN is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.22 mi
00h 37m
Flight
26.5 mi
42.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.5 mi
Kilometers
42.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.22 mi
Kilometers
47.02 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogersville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Kingsport
Wed, Apr 15, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-15T04:47
Arrive Rogersville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingsport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Surgoinsville
TN

City in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Kingsport
14.6 mi
00h 18m
To Rogersville
14.6 mi
00h 18m

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
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Rogersville Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Park Boulevard

    2070 ft · 48 sec · Park Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Stone Drive
24 mi · 82%
Rogersville Bypass
2.72 mi · 9%
East Main Street
0.95 mi · 3%
Lynn Garden Drive
0.66 mi · 2%
West Center Street
0.53 mi · 2%
Park Boulevard
0.39 mi · 1%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Surgoinsville
00h 18m from Kingsport
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kingsport and Mostly Clear near Rogersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Surgoinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Kingsport and 14.6 miles from Rogersville.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Rogersville. Straight-line distance: 26.5 mi (42.65 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Rogersville

County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,364
Coordinates36.4073200, -83.0054400
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Rogersville (-83.00544, 36.40732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.77
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.88 $7.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.38 $8.76
Premium $4.65 $4.79 $9.59
Diesel $5.30 $5.46 $10.93

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 Rogersville. The current time is 04:47:24.

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.