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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Main Street
2 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Williamson Street
77 m · 14 sec · Williamson Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2724 ft · 43 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Ellington Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ellington Drive
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 220
4.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 220
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Turn right onto Broadway of America
2388 ft · 47 sec · Broadway of America
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Turn left onto TN 104
8 mi · 11 min · TN 104
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Take the ramp left toward SR 104
1235 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
106.5 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 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 Milan and Kingsport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
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 Milan and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 348.03 mi (560.1 km).
#1 Milan
City in Gibson County, Tennessee
| Population | 7,608 |
| Coordinates | 35.9197900, -88.7589500 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 669 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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