How far is Paris, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Paris, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 390.1 miles (627.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.9 miles (516.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
390.07 mi
06h 00m
Flight
320.9 mi
516.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.9 mi
Kilometers
516.44 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.07 mi
Kilometers
627.75 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Fri, Apr 17, 11:06 AM EDT
Return by in Paris
Fri, Apr 17, 4:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paris
2026-04-17T04:06
Arrive Kingsport
Fri, Apr 17, 10:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paris
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Paris
192.4 mi
03h 00m
To Kingsport
197.7 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Wood Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Wood Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    104 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Riverside Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Riverside Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Ashland City Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Ashland City Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

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

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  22. 22

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

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paris 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
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
210 mi · 54%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 13%
Ashland City Road
42.4 mi · 11%
Main Street
28.1 mi · 7%
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 6%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Continue straight

93.2 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.2 mi
320.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
03h 00m from Paris
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paris and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 390.1 miles (627.8 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.4 miles from Paris and 197.7 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 320.9 miles (516.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.89 one way or $103.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paris and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kingsport.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Algood, 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 Algood.

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 320.9 mi (516.44 km).

Paris

#1 Paris

City in Tennessee, United States

Population9,952
Coordinates36.3020000, -88.3267100
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: West Wood Street (-88.326711, 36.3019)
End: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 628 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.76 gal
52.1 L · about $51.89
Round trip
$103.78
27.52 gal · 104.2 L
Estimated CO2
122.3 kg one way
Round trip: 244.6 kg / 539 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.89 $103.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.52 $117.04
Premium $4.65 $64.04 $128.08
Diesel $5.30 $72.98 $145.97

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Paris, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Paris is 04:06:30, although it is 05:06:30 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.