How far is Oak Hill, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Oak Hill, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.89 mi
01h 01m
Flight
29.01 mi
46.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.01 mi
Kilometers
46.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.89 mi
Kilometers
62.59 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hill
2026-04-19T05:25
Arrive Kingsport
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hill
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
Johnson City
TN

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

From Oak Hill
19.4 mi
00h 30m
To Kingsport
19.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
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 Oak Hill and Kingsport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Kingsport.

  1. 1

    Start on Browns Branch Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Browns Branch Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rittertown Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rittertown Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gap Creek Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Gap Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Mary Patton Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Mary Patton Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West G Street

    1929 ft · 52 sec · West G Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Hill 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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James H. Quillen Parkway
19.5 mi · 50%
Mary Patton Highway
4.47 mi · 11%
Gap Creek Road
3.36 mi · 9%
South Wilcox Drive
2.58 mi · 7%
Browns Branch Road
1.6 mi · 4%
Rittertown Road
1.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

James H. Quillen Parkway

Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

19.1 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson City
00h 30m from Oak Hill
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill to Kingsport?

The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Oak Hill and 19.4 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oak Hill and Rain Showers near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 29.01 mi (46.68 km).

Oak Hill

#1 Oak Hill

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,432
Coordinates36.2348300, -82.2151300
Altitude792
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Hill (-82.21513, 36.23483)
End: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

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

There is no time difference between Oak Hill and Kingsport. The current time is 05:25:58.

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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.