Origin
Centerville, TN
Afternoon in Centerville on Wednesday
Local time
4:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centerville, TN to Kingsport, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
6h 21m
Distance
336.1 mi
541 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 9m
★
6 AM
6h 22m
8 AM
6h 47m
10 AM
6h 31m
12 PM
6h 28m
3 PM
6h 32m
5 PM
6h 46m
8 PM
6h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centerville, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Centerville, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 336.1 miles and takes about 6h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Central Avenue, Highway 100, Highway 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.55 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
168.1 miles from Centerville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 21m drive with frequent turns across 336.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Central Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 21m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Centerville, TN to Kingsport, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 100 | — | — |
| Highway 46 | — | — |
| HWY 46 | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| Downtown Loop | — | — |
| I 81 North | — | — |
| SR 93 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on West Public Square
20 ft
·
West Public Square
2
Continue on North Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Central Avenue
3
Continue on State Highway 100
17 mi
·
26 min
·
State Highway 100
4
Turn left onto State Highway 46
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 46
5
Continue on State HWY 46
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
State HWY 46
6
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
37 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
9
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
10
Continue on Downtown Loop
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Downtown Loop
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
174 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
·
I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
12
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
51 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81 North: Bristol
14
Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
15
Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
509 ft
·
15 sec
·
SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
16
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
17
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
2 min
18
Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Drive
19
Continue on South Wilcox Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
20
Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Parkway
21
Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
22
Turn left onto East Sullivan Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Sullivan Street
23
Turn slight left onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
24
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broad Street
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broad Street
26
Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
433 ft
·
19 sec
·
Broad Street
27
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Center Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.1 miles from Centerville, TN, or about 3h 10m 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 74 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.1 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 13m
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 Centerville, 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 Centerville, TN
This is one driving day of about 336.1 miles and 6h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Centerville, 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 168.1 mi from Centerville, TN · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168.1 miles from Centerville, 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
$52.55 one way
$105.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $57.69 | $115.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $64.68 | $129.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.21 | $148.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.8 | 1 | $35.29 | $16.13 |
| Efficient EV | 84 | 0 | $29.41 | $13.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.4 | 1 | $47.05 | $21.51 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% 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 Wednesday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Sparta, TN
168 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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 21m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Centerville, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 336.1 miles and takes about 6h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Central Avenue, Highway 100, Highway 46. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.1 miles from Centerville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 21m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Centerville, TN to Kingsport, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Centerville, TN to Kingsport, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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