How far is Kingsport, TN from White Bluff, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to White Bluff, TN is about 305.2 miles (491.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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
305.19 mi
05h 45m
Flight
261.1 mi
420.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.1 mi
Kilometers
420.2 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.19 mi
Kilometers
491.15 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 PM CDT
Return by in Kingsport
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-23T08:59
Arrive White Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:30 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
Crab Orchard
TN

Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Kingsport
152.4 mi
02h 52m
To White Bluff
152.8 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and White Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and White Bluff.

  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 right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  21. 21

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station

    1245 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Newsom Station

    60 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Memphis-Bristol Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Memphis-Bristol Highway

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charlotte Pike

    15.8 mi · 23 min · Charlotte Pike

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and White Bluff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 51%
I 40 West
65.2 mi · 21%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 18%
Charlotte Pike
15.8 mi · 5%
South Wilcox Drive
4.04 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
261.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 52m from Kingsport
Leave By
5:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingsport and Sunny near White Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to White Bluff?

The road trip is about 305.2 miles (491.1 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Kingsport and 152.8 miles from White Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.61 one way or $81.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport and White Bluff, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingsport and Sunny near White Bluff.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and White Bluff. Straight-line distance: 261.1 mi (420.2 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
White Bluff

#2 White Bluff

City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,689
Coordinates36.1075600, -87.2208400
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: White Bluff (-87.22084, 36.10756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.77 gal
40.77 L · about $40.61
Round trip
$81.23
21.54 gal · 81.54 L
Estimated CO2
95.7 kg one way
Round trip: 191.4 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.61 $81.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.80 $91.61
Premium $4.65 $50.12 $100.25
Diesel $5.30 $57.12 $114.25

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingsport, TN and White Bluff, TN. The current time in Kingsport is 08:59:01, although it is 07:59:01 in White Bluff.

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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.