Origin
Jasper, TN
Evening in Jasper on Sunday
Local time
8:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jasper, TN to Kingsport, TN
Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
231.4 mi
372 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 10m
★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jasper, TN
James Wheeler
Trip Overview
The drive from Jasper, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 231.4 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, I 81, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.15 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
115.7 miles from Jasper, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 23m highway drive covering 231.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.2 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 231.4 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 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
31 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 185 B
Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
6
131.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
167.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m 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
8
218.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m 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
7
231.3 mi into trip
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~4h 23m in
|
TN 36 / West Center Street
Turn left onto TN 36 / West Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Jasper, TN to Kingsport, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Fall Branch along the way.
Fall Branch
218.4 mi in
|
~4h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 99.2 mi | 1h 49m |
| I 81 | 50.5 mi | 54m |
| I 40 | 36.7 mi | 40m |
| I 24 | 26.3 mi | 31m |
| South Wilcox Drive | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Sullivan Gardens Drive | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| TN 93 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 99.2 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasper, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on US 41
86 ft
·
8 sec
·
Betsy Pack Drive
2
Turn left onto US 41; US 64; US 72
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto TN 27
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
R A Griffith Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto I 24
26 mi
·
31 min
·
I 24
Use the none lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 185 B
Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 75
99 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 40
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
51 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Exit 421
Toward I 81 North: Bristol
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 50
Toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
11
Keep slight right at fork
509 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 50
Toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
12
Merge onto SR 93
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
SR 93
13
Continue on TN 93
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
TN 93
14
Continue on SR 93
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Drive
15
Continue on SR 93
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
16
Continue on SR 93
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Parkway
17
Turn left onto SR 126
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto East Sullivan Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Sullivan Street
19
Turn slight left onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
20
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
21
Enter roundabout onto Broad Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broad Street
22
Continue on Broad Street
433 ft
·
19 sec
·
Broad Street
23
Turn left onto TN 36
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Center Street
Use the none lane.
24
Arrive at destination
TN 36
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 115.7 miles from Jasper, TN, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.2 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.7 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
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 Jasper, 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 Jasper, TN
This is one driving day of about 231.4 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jasper, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 99.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.7 mi from Jasper, TN · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.7 miles from Jasper, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.2 miles.
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
$35.15 one way
$70.29 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $38.75 | $77.49 |
| premium | $4.80 | $43.68 | $87.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.41 | $102.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.30 | $11.11 |
| Efficient EV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.25 | $9.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.40 | $14.81 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night in Kingsport on Sunday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
4h 23m 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 Jasper, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 231.4 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 81, I 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.7 miles from Jasper, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.15 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 231.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Jasper, TN to Kingsport, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Fall Branch along the way.
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