How far is Lafayette, TN from Kingsport, TN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Kingsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Kingsport.
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Start on the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
32 m · 2 sec · Public Square
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Continue on College Street
2599 ft · 54 sec · College Street
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Continue on Hartsville Road
11.5 mi · 17 min · Hartsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 25 East
3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 East
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Continue on Dixon Springs Highway
10.5 mi · 16 min · Dixon Springs Highway
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Continue on Dixon Springs Highway
894 ft · 29 sec · Dixon Springs Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Upper Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Upper Ferry Road
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp left
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
126 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
50.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
1136 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
2954 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive
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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 Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway
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Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive
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Turn left onto East Sullivan Street
1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street
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Turn slight left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Kingsport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Upper Ferry Road
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lafayette and Mostly Clear near Kingsport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Kingsport?
The road trip is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Lafayette and 129.4 miles from Kingsport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.39 one way or $68.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lafayette and Kingsport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lafayette and Mostly Clear near Kingsport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 192.34 mi (309.54 km).
#1 Lafayette
Human settlement in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 36.5211600, -86.0263700 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingsport
The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
| Population | 54,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.5484300, -82.5618200 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $34.39 | $68.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.79 | $77.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.44 | $84.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.37 | $96.74 |
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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