How far is Martin, TN from Kingsport, TN?
The driving distance from Martin, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 432.8 miles (696.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 349.8 miles (562.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martin and Kingsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martin and Kingsport.
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Start on South Lindell Street
24 m · 6 sec · South Lindell Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Pikeview Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pikeview Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pikeview Street
2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Paris Highway
23.3 mi · 35 min · Paris Highway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway
848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lake Highway
2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway
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Continue on Donelson Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Main Street
28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
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Continue on North 2nd Street
104 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on Ashland City Road
5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 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 Martin and Kingsport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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93.2 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Martin 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 Martin to Kingsport?
The road trip is about 432.8 miles (696.6 km) and usually takes 06h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.7 miles from Martin and 225.2 miles from Kingsport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349.8 miles (562.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 83 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.58 one way or $115.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Martin 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 Martin and Mostly Clear near Kingsport.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martin and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 349.74 mi (562.85 km).
#1 Martin
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 10,567 |
| Coordinates | 36.3434000, -88.8503400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 697 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 23m |
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 | $57.58 | $115.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.94 | $129.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $71.07 | $142.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $80.99 | $161.98 |
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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