Origin
Ashland City, TN
Evening in Ashland City on Friday
Local time
7:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashland City, TN to Kingsport, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
296.1 mi
477 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 24m
★
6 AM
5h 37m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 46m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 2m
8 PM
5h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashland City, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ashland City, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 296.1 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ashland City Highway, Clarksville Pike, Rosa L Parks Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
148.1 miles from Ashland City, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 296.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 37m drive with frequent turns across 296.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ashland City Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ashland City, TN to Kingsport, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland City Highway | — | — |
| Clarksville Pike | — | — |
| Rosa L Parks Boulevard | — | — |
| Jefferson Street | — | — |
| Spring Street | — | — |
| Downtown Loop | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| I 81 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ashland City Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland City, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on South Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on Ashland City Highway
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Ashland City Highway
3
Turn right onto Clarksville Pike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarksville Pike
4
Continue on Clarksville Pike
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Clarksville Pike
5
Turn left onto Rosa L Parks Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Rosa L Parks Boulevard
6
Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa L Parks Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
8
Continue on Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Spring Street
9
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Loop
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
81 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
12
Continue straight
93 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
13
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
51 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81 North: Bristol
15
Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
16
Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
509 ft
·
15 sec
·
SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
17
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
18
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
2 min
19
Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Drive
20
Continue on South Wilcox Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
21
Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Parkway
22
Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
23
Turn left onto East Sullivan Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Sullivan Street
24
Turn slight left onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
25
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broad Street
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broad Street
27
Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
433 ft
·
19 sec
·
Broad Street
28
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Center Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.1 miles from Ashland City, TN, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 65 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.1 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsport, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ashland City, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ashland City, TN
This is one driving day of about 296.1 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Ashland City, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.1 mi from Ashland City, TN · 2h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.1 miles from Ashland City, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kingsport, TN
The final approach into Kingsport, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kingsport, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.29 one way
$92.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $50.83 | $101.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $56.98 | $113.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.38 | $130.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.8 | 1 | $31.09 | $14.21 |
| Efficient EV | 74 | 0 | $25.91 | $11.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.4 | 1 | $41.45 | $18.95 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kingsport, TN
Evening in Kingsport on Friday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Johnson, TN
148 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ashland City, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 296.1 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ashland City Highway, Clarksville Pike, Rosa L Parks Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.1 miles from Ashland City, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ashland City, TN to Kingsport, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ashland City, TN to Kingsport, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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