How far is Kingsport, TN from Selmer, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Selmer, TN is about 424.3 miles (682.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 350.8 miles (564.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Selmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Selmer.
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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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Turn right onto Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway
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Continue on South Wilcox Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive
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Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1627 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1754 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
49.4 mi · 53 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons
947 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons
47 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
15.2 mi · 23 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
15.5 mi · 22 min
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Continue on North Maple Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
12.3 mi · 17 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
102 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Selmer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Kingsport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Selmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Selmer?
The road trip is about 424.3 miles (682.8 km) and usually takes 08h 04m 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 211.9 miles from Kingsport and 212.4 miles from Selmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 350.8 miles (564.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 $56.45 one way or $112.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport and Selmer, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kingsport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Selmer.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Selmer. Straight-line distance: 350.79 mi (564.54 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 Selmer
City in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 4,280 |
| Coordinates | 35.1700800, -88.5922700 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selmer (-88.59227, 35.17008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 683 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 17m |
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 | $56.45 | $112.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $63.67 | $127.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $69.67 | $139.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $79.40 | $158.80 |
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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