How far is Lawrenceburg, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Lawrenceburg, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 357.7 miles (575.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.72 mi
05h 23m
Flight
281.94 mi
453.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.94 mi
Kilometers
453.74 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.72 mi
Kilometers
575.69 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Sun, May 31, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrenceburg
Sun, May 31, 5:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceburg
2026-05-30T18:24
Arrive Kingsport
Sat, May 30, 11:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 2:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceburg
9:00 PM CDT
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Lawrenceburg
176.6 mi
02h 41m
To Kingsport
181.1 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Military Avenue

    35 m · 11 sec · North Military Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Gaines Street

    1268 ft · 33 sec · East Gaines Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Locust Avenue

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Locust Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    30.5 mi · 35 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1120 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro

    2889 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    45 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

    155 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 52%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 14%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
45 mi · 13%
Lawrenceburg Highway
43 mi · 12%
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.8 mi · 3%
South Wilcox Drive
4.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.8 mi
281.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
02h 41m from Lawrenceburg
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lawrenceburg and Partly Sunny near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.7 miles (575.7 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.6 miles from Lawrenceburg and 181.1 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.8 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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.59 one way or $95.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lawrenceburg and Partly Sunny near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceburg and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 281.94 mi (453.74 km).

Lawrenceburg

#1 Lawrenceburg

City in Indiana, USA

Population11,066
Coordinates35.2423000, -87.3347400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gaines Street (-87.334858, 35.242049)
End: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.62 gal
47.78 L · about $47.59
Round trip
$95.18
25.24 gal · 95.56 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.3 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.59 $95.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.67 $107.35
Premium $4.65 $58.73 $117.47
Diesel $5.30 $66.94 $133.87

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lawrenceburg, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Lawrenceburg is 18:24:17, although it is 19:24:17 in Kingsport.

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.