Trip from Kingsport, TN to Jasper, TN

Drive Time

4h 22m

Distance

230.4 mi

371 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 9m ★

6 AM

4h 22m

8 AM

4h 49m

10 AM

4h 32m

12 PM

4h 29m

3 PM

4h 33m

5 PM

4h 47m

8 PM

4h 14m

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

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Jasper, TN

James Wheeler

Trip Overview

The drive from Kingsport, TN to Jasper, TN covers 230.4 miles and takes about 4h 22m 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 40, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.00 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

115.2 miles from Kingsport, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 22m highway drive covering 230.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.1 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 83.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Broad Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 230.4 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 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Broad Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 115.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Broad Street

Turn right onto Broad Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Broad Street

Enter roundabout onto Broad Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

115.7 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 South: Chattanooga

198.9 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

225.9 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in

Take the exit toward 27: Nickajack Dam, Powells Crossroads

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

Exit 158 Toward 27: Nickajack Dam, Powells Crossroads

Towns Along This Route

Between Kingsport, TN and Jasper, TN, road signs point toward Nashville and Chattanooga.

Nashville

198.9 mi in | ~3h 42m

Chattanooga

199.5 mi in | ~3h 43m | via I 24

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	83.1 mi	1h 31m
I 40	52.8 mi	59m
I 81	50.1 mi	53m
I 24	26.3 mi	31m
South Wilcox Drive	4 mi	6m
Dixie Highway West	3.8 mi	5m
Sullivan Gardens Drive	3.1 mi	3m
TN 93	2.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 83.1 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on TN 36

0.1 mi · 24 sec · West Center Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Broad Street

436 ft · 12 sec · Broad Street

Enter roundabout onto Broad Street

49 ft · 1 sec · Broad Street

Continue on Broad Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Broad Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on East Sullivan Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Sullivan Street

Turn right onto TN 126

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Wilcox Drive

Turn right onto TN 93

1.5 mi · 1 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on SR 93

1.5 mi · 1 min · South Wilcox Drive

Continue on SR 93

3.1 mi · 3 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

Continue on TN 93

2.3 mi · 2 min · TN 93

Continue on SR 93

0.3 mi · 21 sec · SR 93

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto I 81

49 mi · 52 min · I 81

Continue on I 81

0.7 mi · 45 sec · I 81

Exit 1B Toward I 40 West: Knoxville

Merge onto I 40

53 mi · 59 min · I 40

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

83 mi · 1 hr 31 min · I 75

Toward I 75 South: Chattanooga Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 24

26 mi · 31 min · I 24

Toward Chattanooga, Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 158 Toward 27: Nickajack Dam, Powells Crossroads

Turn slight right onto TN 27

0.3 mi · 41 sec · R A Griffith Highway

Turn left onto US 41; US 64; US 72

3.8 mi · 5 min · Dixie Highway West

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto US 41

86 ft · 1 sec · Betsy Pack Drive

Arrive at destination

US 41

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 115.2 miles from Kingsport, TN, or about 2h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 115.2 miles or 2h 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 3h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jasper, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kingsport, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 230.4 miles and 4h 22m.

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.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 83.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115.2 mi from Kingsport, TN · 2h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Knoxville, TN

115 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Knoxville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.2 miles from Kingsport, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.1 miles.

Arriving in Jasper, TN

The final approach into Jasper, 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 Jasper, 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

$35.00 one way

$69.99 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$38.58	$77.16
premium	$4.80	$43.49	$86.99
diesel	$5.64	$51.19	$102.37

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: 80.6 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	69.1	0	$24.19	$11.06
Efficient EV	57.6	0	$20.16	$9.22
EV Truck/SUV	92.2	1	$32.26	$14.75

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Kingsport, TN

Night in Kingsport on Sunday

Local time

9:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jasper, TN

Evening in Jasper on Sunday

Local time

8:43 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

4h 22m 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 Kingsport, TN to Jasper, TN covers 230.4 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, I 40, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 115.2 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 $35.00 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.