How far is LaFollette, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from LaFollette, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.17 mi
02h 10m
Flight
87.33 mi
140.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.33 mi
Kilometers
140.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.17 mi
Kilometers
174.08 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Sat, Apr 11, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in LaFollette
Sat, Apr 11, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LaFollette
2026-04-11T07:14
Arrive Kingsport
Sat, Apr 11, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in LaFollette
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bean Station
TN

Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States

From LaFollette
54.1 mi
01h 05m
To Kingsport
54.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between LaFollette and Kingsport.

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway

    10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cumberland Gap Highway

    1292 ft · 19 sec · Cumberland Gap Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on US 25E

    7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Appalachian Highway

    22 mi · 26 min · Appalachian Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Lee Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Lee Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Stone Drive

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Stone Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2990 ft · 43 sec · Lee Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Stone Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Stone Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Donelson Drive

    1107 ft · 49 sec · Donelson Drive

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Sullivan Street

    1125 ft · 33 sec · West Sullivan Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Clinchfield Street

    1479 ft · 35 sec · Clinchfield Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    987 ft · 32 sec · West Center Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appalachian Highway
40.1 mi · 37%
Lee Highway
26.2 mi · 24%
Rogersville Bypass
14.1 mi · 13%
General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 9%
US 25E
7.06 mi · 7%
West Stone Drive
4.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Appalachian Highway

Turn left onto Appalachian Highway

22 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bean Station
01h 05m from LaFollette
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving LaFollette and Mostly Sunny near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from LaFollette to Kingsport?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bean Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from LaFollette and 54.1 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around LaFollette and Mostly Sunny near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LaFollette and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 87.33 mi (140.54 km).

LaFollette

#1 LaFollette

City in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population7,456
Coordinates36.3828600, -84.1199300
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: LaFollette (-84.11993, 36.38286)
End: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.45 L · about $14.41
Round trip
$28.81
7.64 gal · 28.9 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.41 $28.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.25 $32.49
Premium $4.65 $17.78 $35.56
Diesel $5.30 $20.26 $40.52

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between LaFollette and Kingsport. The current time is 07:14:51.

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.