Origin
Kingsport, TN
Afternoon in Kingsport on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsport, TN to Algood, TN
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
199.1 mi
320 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
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6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Algood, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Spanning 199.1 miles across Tennessee, this trek between Kingsport and Algood is best managed as a one-day trip. You should anticipate roughly 3 hours and 45 minutes of travel time behind the wheel. Budgeting approximately $30 for fuel will cover your transit across these two Southeast locations. Because the route avoids major highways entirely, you will find yourself navigating local streets like Broad Street, East Main Street, and East Sullivan Street. It is a straightforward journey, but the lack of interstate travel means you should be prepared for a slower, more deliberate pace. This is a practical route for travelers who prefer local roads over the monotony of high-speed transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.5 miles from Kingsport, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience on this drive, as it relies exclusively on local roads rather than interstate highways. With a highway share of 0%, your steering wheel will see plenty of action as you navigate the transition from Kingsport to Algood. You will find no long, straightaways here; in fact, the longest stretch on Broad Street is 0 miles, keeping you constantly engaged with the road layout. The character of the drive is defined by its constant shifts and turns, making it a more technical experience than a standard highway cruise. Stay alert, as the winding nature of these local routes requires your full attention throughout the nearly four-hour duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broad Street 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 Kingsport, TN to Algood, TN is easy. At 3h 45m 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 Kingsport, TN to Algood, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Sullivan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Wilcox Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sullivan Gardens Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sullivan Gardens Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nashville | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Broad Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport, TN and Algood, TN.
1
Start on West Center Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Center Street
2
Turn right onto Broad Street
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
Broad Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Broad Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Broad Street
5
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
6
Continue on East Sullivan Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Sullivan Street
7
Turn right onto South Wilcox Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
8
Turn right onto Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Parkway
9
Continue on South Wilcox Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
10
Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Drive
11
Continue straight
2.3 mi
·
2 min
12
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
13
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
14
Merge slight left
49 mi
·
53 min
15
Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 40 West: Knoxville
16
Merge slight left
53 mi
·
59 min
17
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Nashville
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 70N: Cookeville
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 70N: Cookeville
19
Keep slight right to continue on US 70N: Cookeville
381 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 70N: Cookeville
20
Turn straight onto East Spring Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Spring Street
21
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
22
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
24
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
25
Continue on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Main Street
26
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 199.1-mile drive without highway stretches, plan to depart early in the morning to account for the slower pace of local traffic. You should schedule at least one stop to break up the technical, turn-heavy sections and keep your focus sharp. With a fuel budget of $30, fill up your tank before you leave Kingsport to avoid searching for stations on unfamiliar local roads. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, allowing you to adjust your pace as needed without the pressure of highway speed limits. Keep a close eye on your navigation during the segments on East Sullivan Street and East Main Street, as these local turns can be easy to miss if you aren't paying attention.
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 99.5 miles from Kingsport, TN, or about 1h 52m 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.5 miles or 1h 52m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Algood, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kingsport, 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 Kingsport, TN
This is one driving day of about 199.1 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingsport, 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 99.5 mi from Kingsport, TN · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 99.5 miles from Kingsport, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Algood, TN
The final approach into Algood, 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 Algood, 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
$30.24 one way
$60.48 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.34 | $66.67 |
| premium | $4.80 | $37.59 | $75.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.23 | $88.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.91 | $9.56 |
| Efficient EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.42 | $7.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.87 | $12.74 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Algood, TN
Afternoon in Algood on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
3h 45m 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 Kingsport, TN to Algood, TN covers 199.1 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broad Street, East Main Street, East Sullivan Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.5 miles from Kingsport, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.24 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Kingsport, TN to Algood, TN is easy. At 3h 45m 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 Kingsport, TN to Algood, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingsport, TN to Algood, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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