How far is Kingsport, TN from Signal Mountain, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Signal Mountain, TN is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
214.89 mi
04h 06m
Flight
184.35 mi
296.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.35 mi
Kilometers
296.68 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.89 mi
Kilometers
345.83 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Signal Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Kingsport
Thu, Apr 16, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-16T03:20
Arrive Signal Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:48 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
Farragut
TN

Town of the United States

From Kingsport
107.4 mi
02h 03m
To Signal Mountain
107.5 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Signal Mountain.

  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 left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    999 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Downtown, Lookout Mountain

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    548 ft · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Signal Mountain Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Signal Mountain Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto Mississippi Avenue

    58 m · 8 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.1 mi · 39%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 26%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 25%
Chattanooga
5.75 mi · 3%
US 27 North
4.39 mi · 2%
South Wilcox Drive
4.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

83.1 mi · 01h 31m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
184.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farragut
02h 03m from Kingsport
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kingsport and Mostly Sunny near Signal Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Signal Mountain?

The road trip is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Kingsport and 107.5 miles from Signal Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.58 one way or $57.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kingsport and Mostly Sunny near Signal Mountain.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Signal Mountain. Straight-line distance: 184.35 mi (296.68 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Signal Mountain

#2 Signal Mountain

Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,640
Coordinates35.1225700, -85.3438500
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Signal Mountain (-85.34385, 35.12257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.7 L · about $28.58
Round trip
$57.17
15.16 gal · 57.4 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.58 $57.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.24 $64.48
Premium $4.65 $35.28 $70.55
Diesel $5.30 $40.20 $80.41

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsport and Signal Mountain. The current time is 03:20:29.

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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.