How far is Oneida, TN from Kingsport, TN?
The driving distance from Oneida, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oneida and Kingsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneida and Kingsport.
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Start on the route
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Hartco Drive
2117 ft · 2 min · Hartco Drive
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Continue on Paint Rock Road
588 ft · 28 sec · Paint Rock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Paint Rock Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Paint Rock Road
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Turn right onto Annadell Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Annadell Road
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Turn left onto Howard H Baker Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · Howard H Baker Highway
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Continue on Howard H. Baker Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Howard H. Baker Highway
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Take the ramp right
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
113 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Royal Blue Road
1157 ft · 15 sec · Royal Blue Road
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Continue on West Central Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on Jacksboro Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike
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Continue on Jackson Pike
1528 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike
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Continue on West Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway
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Turn right onto Cumberland Gap Highway
1292 ft · 19 sec · Cumberland Gap Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on US 25E
7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E
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Turn left onto Appalachian Highway
22 mi · 26 min · Appalachian Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lee Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on Rogersville Bypass
3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass
10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Continue on Lee Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on West Stone Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Stone Drive
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Continue on Lee Highway
2990 ft · 43 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on West Stone Drive
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Stone Drive
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Turn right onto Donelson Drive
1107 ft · 49 sec · Donelson Drive
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Turn straight onto West Sullivan Street
1125 ft · 33 sec · West Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto Clinchfield Street
1479 ft · 35 sec · Clinchfield Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
987 ft · 32 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 Oneida and Kingsport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Appalachian Highway
Turn left onto Appalachian Highway
22 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oneida and Mostly Sunny near Kingsport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oneida to Kingsport?
The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Tazewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Oneida and 73.3 miles from Kingsport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oneida and Mostly Sunny near Kingsport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oneida and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 108.38 mi (174.42 km).
#1 Oneida
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 3,704 |
| Coordinates | 36.4981300, -84.5127200 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| 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: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
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 15, 2026
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