How far is Kingsport, TN from Sweetwater, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Sweetwater, TN is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.4 miles (470.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in 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 Sweetwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Sweetwater.
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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
132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
44.6 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
1805 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
1053 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
13.8 mi · 16 min · Bear Creek Pike
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Turn left
1498 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Hampshire Pike
13.3 mi · 15 min · Hampshire Pike
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Continue on Columbia Highway
13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Park Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Continue on Waynesboro Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Waynesboro Highway
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Turn straight onto Trace Creek Road
610 ft · 27 sec · Trace Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trace Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Sweetwater.
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
133 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kingsport and Clear near Sweetwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Sweetwater?
The road trip is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from Kingsport and 178.5 miles from Sweetwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.4 miles (470.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 $47.44 one way or $94.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport and Sweetwater, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kingsport and Clear near Sweetwater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 292.45 mi (470.65 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 Sweetwater
City in Tennessee
| Population | 5,956 |
| Coordinates | 35.4973000, -87.6319700 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweetwater (-87.63197, 35.4973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 574 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
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 | $47.44 | $94.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.50 | $107.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.55 | $117.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.72 | $133.45 |
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 20, 2026
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