How far is Smyrna, TN from Kingsport, TN?
The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 390.4 miles (628.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 324 miles (521.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Kingsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Kingsport.
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Start on Buck Ditch Road
18 m · 5 sec · Buck Ditch Road
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Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2 mi · 8 min · Smyrna Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buena Vista Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Buena Vista Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Broadway of America
5.4 mi · 8 min · Broadway of America
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight left
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 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 Smyrna 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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smyrna and Partly Sunny near Kingsport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Kingsport?
The road trip is about 390.4 miles (628.3 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.1 miles from Smyrna and 195.3 miles from Kingsport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 324 miles (521.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.4 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 5:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.96 one way or $103.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Smyrna and Kingsport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Smyrna and Partly Sunny near Kingsport.
Stop Ideas Near Cookeville
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 Cookeville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 324.03 mi (521.47 km).
#1 Smyrna
Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 53,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.9564500, -88.3317100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 628 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 00m |
| 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 52m |
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 | $51.96 | $103.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.61 | $117.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $64.13 | $128.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $73.09 | $146.18 |
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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