How far is Kingsport, TN from White House, TN?
The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to White House, TN is about 281.7 miles (453.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and White House.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and White House.
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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
136 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 109: Gallatin
1834 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto State Route 25
9.5 mi · 14 min · State Route 25
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Turn left onto Portland Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Portland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Portland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and White House.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
136 mi · 02h 26m
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 White House.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to White House?
The road trip is about 281.7 miles (453.4 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from Kingsport and 141.1 miles from White House.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 6:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.48 one way or $74.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 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 House, 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 House.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and White House. Straight-line distance: 227.16 mi (365.58 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 White House
Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 12,975 |
| Coordinates | 36.4703200, -86.6513800 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: White House (-86.65138, 36.47032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.48 | $74.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.27 | $84.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.26 | $92.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.72 | $105.44 |
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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