How far is Kingsport, TN from Wildwood Lake, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Wildwood Lake, TN is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.91 mi
03h 33m
Flight
163.15 mi
262.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.15 mi
Kilometers
262.57 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.91 mi
Kilometers
297.59 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wildwood Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Kingsport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-04-19T07:28
Arrive Wildwood Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Knoxville
TN

The most populous city in Tennessee.

From Kingsport
92.4 mi
01h 46m
To Wildwood Lake
92.5 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Wildwood Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Wildwood Lake.

  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 left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton

    947 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest

  20. 20

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  21. 21

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  22. 22

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 25th Street Northwest

  23. 23

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto McGrady Drive Southeast

    1162 ft · 30 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Dalton Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dalton Pike

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Plantation Drive

    131 m · 14 sec · Plantation Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Trewhitt Road

    1797 ft · 53 sec · Trewhitt Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    2266 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    745 ft · 35 sec · Trewhitt Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    2282 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trewhitt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Wildwood Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
59.9 mi · 32%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 30%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 29%
South Wilcox Drive
4.04 mi · 2%
25th Street Northwest
3.52 mi · 2%
Appalachian Highway
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

59.9 mi · 01h 04m

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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
01h 46m from Kingsport
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kingsport and Chance Rain Showers near Wildwood Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Wildwood Lake?

The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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 92.4 miles from Kingsport and 92.5 miles from Wildwood Lake.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kingsport and Chance Rain Showers near Wildwood Lake.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Wildwood Lake. Straight-line distance: 163.15 mi (262.57 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wildwood Lake

Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee

Population3,124
Coordinates35.0920200, -84.8543900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Wildwood Lake (-84.85439, 35.09202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.7 L · about $24.62
Round trip
$49.25
13.06 gal · 49.4 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.62 $49.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.65 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.30 $34.64 $69.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsport and Wildwood Lake. The current time is 07:28:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.