How far is Kingsport, TN from Soddy-Daisy, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Soddy-Daisy, TN is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tennessee.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Soddy-Daisy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Soddy-Daisy.
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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
20.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, TN 61: Harriman, Rockwood
1143 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto South Roane Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Roane Street
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Continue on North Gateway Avenue
6.2 mi · 7 min · North Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Spring City Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway
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Continue on Rhea County Highway
31.9 mi · 40 min · Rhea County Highway
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Continue on Dayton Pike
15.3 mi · 18 min · Dayton Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Lane
1471 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Harrison Lane
1809 ft · 56 sec · Harrison Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Daisy Dallas Road
1891 ft · 52 sec · Daisy Dallas Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Daisy Dallas Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Soddy-Daisy.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kingsport and Sunny near Soddy-Daisy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Soddy-Daisy?
The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Kingsport and 98.6 miles from Soddy-Daisy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingsport and Sunny near Soddy-Daisy.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Soddy-Daisy. Straight-line distance: 172.84 mi (278.16 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 Soddy-Daisy
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 13,719 |
| Coordinates | 35.2359000, -85.1907900 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Soddy-Daisy (-85.19079, 35.2359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.25 | $52.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
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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