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

The driving distance from Spring Hill, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 310.1 miles (499.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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
310.13 mi
04h 45m
Flight
249.83 mi
402.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.83 mi
Kilometers
402.06 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.13 mi
Kilometers
499.11 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Sun, May 24, 6:47 PM EDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Sun, May 24, 10:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-05-24T13:01
Arrive Kingsport
Sun, May 24, 5:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
7:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Hill
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
Crab Orchard
TN

Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Spring Hill
151.7 mi
02h 22m
To Kingsport
158.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2384 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Columbia Pike

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Columbia Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro

    3015 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    47.7 mi · 51 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

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

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Hill 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 60%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 16%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
47.7 mi · 15%
Columbia Pike
4.95 mi · 2%
South Wilcox Drive
4.06 mi · 1%
SR 93
3.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 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
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.2 mi
249.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 22m from Spring Hill
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill to Kingsport?

The road trip is about 310.1 miles (499.1 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.7 miles from Spring Hill and 158.4 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.25 one way or $82.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 249.83 mi (402.06 km).

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#1 Spring Hill

Spring Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.7511800, -86.9300000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-86.930074, 35.751227)
End: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.43 L · about $41.25
Round trip
$82.51
21.88 gal · 82.86 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.25 $82.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.53 $93.06
Premium $4.65 $50.91 $101.83
Diesel $5.30 $58.03 $116.05

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 · May 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spring Hill, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Spring Hill is 13:01:28, although it is 14:01:28 in Kingsport.

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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.