How far is White Bluff, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from White Bluff, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
306.72 mi
05h 46m
Flight
261.1 mi
420.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.1 mi
Kilometers
420.2 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.72 mi
Kilometers
493.62 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in White Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Bluff
2026-04-22T18:11
Arrive Kingsport
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:47 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
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Bluff
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 White Bluff
153.2 mi
02h 53m
To Kingsport
153.5 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Bluff and Kingsport.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 70

    8.8 mi · 13 min · US Highway 70

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mc Crory Lane

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mc Crory Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on McCrory Lane

    2652 ft · 1 min · McCrory Lane

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 40 East: Nashville

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

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

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

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

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

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

    155 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Bluff 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
226 mi · 74%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 16%
US Highway 70
8.85 mi · 3%
Broadway Street
4.33 mi · 1%
South Wilcox Drive
4.06 mi · 1%
SR 93
3.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
261.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 53m from White Bluff
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving White Bluff and Sunny near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Bluff to Kingsport?

The road trip is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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 153.2 miles from White Bluff and 153.5 miles from Kingsport.

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

The direct path is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.80 one way or $81.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Bluff and Sunny near Kingsport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Bluff and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 261.1 mi (420.2 km).

White Bluff

#1 White Bluff

City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,689
Coordinates36.1075600, -87.2208400
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: White Bluff (-87.22084, 36.10756)
End: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.82 gal
40.97 L · about $40.80
Round trip
$81.60
21.64 gal · 81.94 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.3 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.80 $81.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.02 $92.03
Premium $4.65 $50.36 $100.71
Diesel $5.30 $57.39 $114.78

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between White Bluff, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in White Bluff is 18:11:09, although it is 19:11:09 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.