How far is Milan, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Milan, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 415.7 miles (669 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348 miles (560.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
415.73 mi
06h 16m
Flight
348.03 mi
560.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.03 mi
Kilometers
560.1 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
415.73 mi
Kilometers
669.05 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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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 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM EDT
Return by in Milan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milan
2026-04-19T03:10
Arrive Kingsport
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:17 PM to 2:47 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milan
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Milan
203.7 mi
03h 08m
To Kingsport
212 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Williamson Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Williamson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    2724 ft · 43 sec · South 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ellington Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ellington Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 220

    4.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 220

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Broadway of America

    2388 ft · 47 sec · Broadway of America

  9. 9

    Turn left onto TN 104

    8 mi · 11 min · TN 104

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward SR 104

    1235 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    106.5 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  18. 18

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

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milan 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 51%
SR 104
107 mi · 26%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 12%
TN 104
7.96 mi · 2%
Ellington Drive
6.18 mi · 1%
State Highway 220
4.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

174 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.7 mi
348 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
03h 08m from Milan
Leave By
11:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Milan and Rain Showers near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 415.7 miles (669 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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 203.7 miles from Milan and 212 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 348 miles (560.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 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 $55.32 one way or $110.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Milan and Rain Showers near Kingsport.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milan and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 348.03 mi (560.1 km).

Milan

#1 Milan

City in Gibson County, Tennessee

Population7,608
Coordinates35.9197900, -88.7589500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-88.758901, 35.919792)
End: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 669 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.67 gal
55.53 L · about $55.32
Round trip
$110.64
29.34 gal · 111.06 L
Estimated CO2
130.4 kg one way
Round trip: 260.7 kg / 575 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $55.32 $110.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.39 $124.78
Premium $4.65 $68.27 $136.55
Diesel $5.30 $77.81 $155.62

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Milan, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Milan is 03:10:17, although it is 04:10:17 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.