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Trip from Eagleton Village, 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

2h 15m

Distance

111.7 mi

180 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Eagleton Village, TN, TN

Eagleton Village, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eagleton Village, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 111.7 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 81, I 40, Alcoa Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.5 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.9 miles from Eagleton Village, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 50.5 mi 54m
I 40 34.2 mi 37m
Alcoa Highway 5.3 mi 6m
Old Knoxville Highway 4.6 mi 8m
South Wilcox Drive 4.1 mi 6m
Sullivan Gardens Drive 3.1 mi 3m
TN 93 2.4 mi 2m
Sullivan Gardens Parkway 1.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 50.5 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagleton Village, TN and Kingsport, TN.

1

Start on Jackson Hills Drive

0.5 mi · 2 min · Jackson Hills Drive
2

Turn right

467 ft · 20 sec
3

Enter roundabout onto Clayton Road

285 ft · 12 sec · Clayton Road
4

Continue on Clayton Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Clayton Road
5

Turn right

0.3 mi · 32 sec
6

Turn slight right onto SR 33

4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Knoxville Highway
7

Continue on SR 33

1.2 mi · 2 min · Maryville Pike
8

Turn left onto Old Maryville Pike

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Old Maryville Pike
9

Turn left onto SR 168

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Governor John Sevier Highway
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
11

Merge onto US 129

5.3 mi · 6 min · Alcoa Highway
12

Keep slight right at fork

494 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 40 East, I 275 North: Asheville, Lexington
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 40 East, I 275 North: Asheville, Lexington
14

Merge onto I 40

34 mi · 37 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

51 mi · 54 min · I 81
Exit 421 Toward I 81 North: Bristol
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 50 Toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
17

Keep slight right at fork

509 ft · 14 sec
Exit 50 Toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
18

Merge onto SR 93

0.6 mi · 38 sec · SR 93
19

Continue on TN 93

2.4 mi · 2 min · TN 93
20

Continue on SR 93

3.1 mi · 3 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive
21

Continue on SR 93

1.5 mi · 1 min · South Wilcox Drive
22

Continue on SR 93

1.4 mi · 1 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway
23

Turn left onto SR 126

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Wilcox Drive
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street
25

Turn slight left onto East Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
26

Turn right onto Broad Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Broad Street
27

Enter roundabout onto Broad Street

46 ft · 1 sec · Broad Street
28

Continue on Broad Street

433 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street
29

Turn left onto TN 36

0.1 mi · 23 sec · West Center Street
30

Arrive at destination

TN 36

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.9 miles from Eagleton Village, TN, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 miles.

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 25 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.9 miles or 1h 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 1h 48m

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 Eagleton Village, 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 Eagleton Village, TN

This is one driving day of about 111.7 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Eagleton Village, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 50.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morristown, TN

56 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

Knoxville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Morristown, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.9 miles from Eagleton Village, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Two Dads Cafe 'N Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kingsport, Tennessee

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111.7

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14233924005

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Capybara Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Knoxville, Tennessee

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 16

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Two Dads Cafe 'N Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111.7

Kingsport, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14233924005

Visit website

Capybara Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 16

Knoxville, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Cultivate Coffee + Flowers

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 16

Knoxville, Tennessee

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+18652537560

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 31.9

Kodak, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 31.9

Kodak, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Maryville, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Market Square

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 16

Knoxville, Tennessee

+18652154248

Visit website

Kingsport Speedway

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 111.7

Kingsport, Tennessee

+14232885992

Visit website

Marble Springs State Historic Site

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 8

Knoxville, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18655735508

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 13.5 and 98.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
13.5 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, I 275 North: Asheville, Lexington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40 East, I 275 North: Asheville, Lexin...
6
13.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East, I 275 North: Asheville, Lexington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40 East, I 275 North: Asheville, Lexin...
6
48.1 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 81

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Bristol

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 421 Toward I 81 North: Bristol
6
98.7 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 50 Toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
8
98.9 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 50 Toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.46 one way

$34.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.17 $38.35
premium $4.89 $21.50 $42.99
diesel $5.61 $24.66 $49.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.5 0 $11.73 $5.36
Efficient EV 27.9 0 $9.77 $4.47
EV Truck/SUV 44.7 0 $15.64 $7.15

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Eagleton Village, TN

Afternoon in Eagleton Village on Saturday

Local time

3:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingsport, TN

Afternoon in Kingsport on Saturday

Local time

3:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 15m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 34.7
Park Closure: Abrams Falls Trail Closed
Park Closure: Seasonal road closures
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

111.7 mi in 2h 15m, mostly highway — 50.5 mi of that is on I 81.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.5 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 111.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Eagleton Village, TN and Kingsport, TN, road signs point toward Lexington and Fall Branch.

Lexington

13.5 mi in | ~23m

Fall Branch

98.7 mi in | ~1h 56m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 111.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 50.5 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kingsport, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kingsport, TN before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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