How far is Kingsport, TN from South Pittsburg, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to South Pittsburg, TN is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and South Pittsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and South Pittsburg.
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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 left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
33.3 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg
977 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on North Cedar Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1214 ft · 36 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and South Pittsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Kingsport and Mostly Sunny near South Pittsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to South Pittsburg?
The road trip is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from Kingsport and 117.8 miles from South Pittsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.34 one way or $62.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport and South Pittsburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kingsport and Mostly Sunny near South Pittsburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and South Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 205.64 mi (330.94 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 South Pittsburg
City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,009 |
| Coordinates | 35.0123000, -85.7044100 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pittsburg (-85.70441, 35.0123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.34 | $62.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.34 | $70.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.67 | $77.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.08 | $88.15 |
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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