Origin
Jefferson City, TN
Evening in Jefferson City on Sunday
Local time
7:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jefferson City, TN to Kingsport, TN
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
74.7 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
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6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jefferson City, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jefferson City, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 74.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ken Sparks Way, George Avenue, Andrew Johnson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.35 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.3 miles from Jefferson City, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 74.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ken Sparks Way 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Jefferson City, TN to Kingsport, TN is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jefferson City, TN to Kingsport, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Sparks Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Andrew Johnson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Air Park Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gov Dewitt Clinton Sentor Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Enka Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 93 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sullivan Gardens Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ken Sparks Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on Russell Avenue
479 ft
·
19 sec
·
Russell Avenue
2
Turn left onto Ken Sparks Way
479 ft
·
15 sec
·
Ken Sparks Way
3
Turn right onto George Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
George Avenue
4
Turn left onto Andrew Johnson Highway
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Andrew Johnson Highway
5
Turn right onto Air Park Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Air Park Boulevard
6
Continue on Gov Dewitt Clinton Sentor Highway
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Gov Dewitt Clinton Sentor Highway
7
Continue on Enka Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Enka Highway
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
9
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
40 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
11
Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
509 ft
·
15 sec
·
SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
12
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
13
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
2 min
14
Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Drive
15
Continue on South Wilcox Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
16
Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Parkway
17
Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
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
·
16 sec
·
Broad Street
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broad Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
433 ft
·
19 sec
·
Broad Street
23
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Center Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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 37.3 miles from Jefferson City, TN, or about 37m 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 74.7 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.3 miles or 37m 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 3m
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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson City, TN
This is one driving day of about 74.7 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jefferson City, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.3 mi from Jefferson City, TN · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 74.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Jefferson 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
$11.35 one way
$22.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.60 | $33.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.59 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Kingsport, TN
Evening in Kingsport on Sunday
Local time
7:28 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
1h 14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jefferson City, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 74.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ken Sparks Way, George Avenue, Andrew Johnson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.3 miles from Jefferson City, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Jefferson City, TN to Kingsport, TN is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jefferson City, TN to Kingsport, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jefferson City, TN to Kingsport, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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