How far is Kingsport, TN from Savannah, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Savannah, TN is about 401.5 miles (646.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 331.2 miles (533 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
401.52 mi
07h 36m
Flight
331.18 mi
532.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
331.18 mi
Kilometers
532.99 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
401.52 mi
Kilometers
646.18 km
Drive Time
07h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sat, May 2, 12:18 PM CDT
Return by in Kingsport
Sat, May 2, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-05-02T05:42
Arrive Savannah
Sat, May 2, 1:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsport
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Kingsport
200.6 mi
03h 48m
To Savannah
201 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    44.6 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    30.2 mi · 35 min · Bear Creek Pike

  26. 26

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn slight left

    10 mi · 18 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Waynesboro Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Waynesboro Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right

    31.3 mi · 37 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Guinn Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Guinn Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guinn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 33%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 14%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 13%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
44.6 mi · 11%
Bear Creek Pike
36.4 mi · 9%
Waynesboro Highway
14.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.3 mi
331.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
03h 48m from Kingsport
Leave By
8:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Kingsport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 401.5 miles (646.2 km) and usually takes 07h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.6 miles from Kingsport and 201 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 331.2 miles (533 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.44 one way or $106.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport and Savannah, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Kingsport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 331.18 mi (532.99 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

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

#2 Savannah

City in Tennessee, United States

Population6,913
Coordinates35.2248000, -88.2492000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Savannah (-88.2492, 35.2248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 646 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.17 gal
53.63 L · about $53.44
Round trip
$106.87
28.34 gal · 107.26 L
Estimated CO2
125.9 kg one way
Round trip: 251.9 kg / 555 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.44 $106.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.27 $120.53
Premium $4.65 $65.95 $131.89
Diesel $5.30 $75.16 $150.32

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 · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingsport, TN and Savannah, TN. The current time in Kingsport is 05:42:20, although it is 04:42:20 in Savannah.

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.