How far is Rogersville, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Rogersville, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.96 mi
00h 36m
Flight
26.5 mi
42.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.5 mi
Kilometers
42.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.96 mi
Kilometers
46.6 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Mon, Apr 13, 4:38 PM EDT
Return by in Rogersville
Mon, Apr 13, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-04-13T16:02
Arrive Kingsport
Mon, Apr 13, 4:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Surgoinsville
TN

City in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Rogersville
14.5 mi
00h 18m
To Kingsport
14.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Boulevard

    2031 ft · 45 sec · Park Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rogersville Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Rogersville Bypass

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Lee Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Lee Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Stone Drive

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Stone Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2990 ft · 43 sec · Lee Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Stone Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Stone Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Donelson Drive

    1107 ft · 49 sec · Donelson Drive

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Sullivan Street

    1125 ft · 33 sec · West Sullivan Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Clinchfield Street

    1479 ft · 35 sec · Clinchfield Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    987 ft · 32 sec · West Center Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogersville and Kingsport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rogersville Bypass
11.6 mi · 40%
Lee Highway
10.6 mi · 37%
West Stone Drive
4.52 mi · 16%
East Main Street
0.95 mi · 3%
Park Boulevard
0.38 mi · 1%
Clinchfield Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rogersville Bypass

Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Surgoinsville
00h 18m from Rogersville
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rogersville and Mostly Cloudy near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Surgoinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Rogersville and 14.5 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rogersville and Mostly Cloudy near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 26.5 mi (42.65 km).

Rogersville

#1 Rogersville

County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,364
Coordinates36.4073200, -83.0054400
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogersville (-83.00544, 36.40732)
End: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.85 $7.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.65 $4.75 $9.49
Diesel $5.30 $5.41 $10.82

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogersville and Kingsport. The current time is 16:02:01.

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.