Trip from Kingsport, TN to Savannah, TN

Drive Time

7h 36m

Distance

401.5 mi

646 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

7h 27m ★

6 AM

7h 37m

8 AM

7h 56m

10 AM

7h 43m

12 PM

7h 41m

3 PM

7h 44m

5 PM

7h 55m

8 PM

7h 31m

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

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Savannah, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kingsport, TN to Savannah, TN covers 401.5 miles and takes about 7h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, I 81, Tennessee National Guard Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 185.5 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.98 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

200.8 miles from Kingsport, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 36m highway drive covering 401.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 185.5 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 185.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.7 miles in near I 40.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 401.5 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 115.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 248.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 294.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

115.7 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Nashville

248.4 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in

Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

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. Exit 235 Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

294.2 mi into trip | ~5h 23m in

Take the exit toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

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. Exit 31 Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

294.5 mi into trip | ~5h 23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South: Huntsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 31A Toward I 65 South: Huntsville

307.8 mi into trip | ~5h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 412: Columbia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 46 Toward 412: Columbia

Towns Along This Route

Between Kingsport, TN and Savannah, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Murfreesboro, Huntsville, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill and 412: Columbia.

Nashville

115.7 mi in | ~2h 11m | via I 40

Murfreesboro

248.4 mi in | ~4h 34m

Huntsville

294.2 mi in | ~5h 23m

99: Columbia

307.6 mi in | ~5h 38m

Chapel Hill

307.6 mi in | ~5h 38m

412: Columbia

307.8 mi in | ~5h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	185.5 mi	3h 22m
I 81	50.1 mi	53m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway	44.6 mi	47m
US 64	31.3 mi	36m
Bear Creek Pike	30.2 mi	34m
Waynesboro Highway	14.4 mi	16m
I 65	11.5 mi	12m
TN 240	10 mi	17m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 185.5 mi, about 3h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on TN 36

0.1 mi · 24 sec · West Center Street

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

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 straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

133 mi · 2 hr 22 min · I 40

Toward Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Exit 235 Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 840

45 mi · 47 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Exit 31 Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.6 mi · 2 min

Exit 31A Toward I 65 South: Huntsville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 65

11 mi · 12 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 46 Toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill

Keep slight right at fork

162 ft · 4 sec

Exit 46 Toward 412: Columbia

Turn right onto US 412

30 mi · 34 min · Bear Creek Pike

Turn right onto TN 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · TN 20

Continue on SR 20; SR 240

1.3 mi · 1 min · SR 20; SR 240

Turn slight left onto TN 240

10 mi · 17 min · TN 240

Continue on SR 240; SR 241

4.9 mi · 8 min · SR 240; SR 241

Turn right onto US 64

14 mi · 16 min · Waynesboro Highway

Continue on US 64

0.8 mi · 56 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

Turn right onto US 64

31 mi · 36 min · US 64

Turn left onto Guinn Street

39 ft · 1 sec · Guinn Street

Arrive at destination

Guinn Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 200.8 miles from Kingsport, TN, or about 3h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.5 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 88 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 200.8 miles or 3h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Savannah, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kingsport, TN

This is one driving day of about 401.5 miles and 7h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Kingsport, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 185.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 200.8 mi from Kingsport, TN · 3h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hendersonville, TN

201 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 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 200.8 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 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 185.5 miles.

Arriving in Savannah, TN

The final approach into Savannah, 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 Savannah, TN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 276.9

View on nps.gov

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...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 69.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.98 one way

$121.97 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 141 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$67.23	$134.46
premium	$4.80	$75.79	$151.59
diesel	$5.64	$89.20	$178.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 140.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	120.4	1	$42.16	$19.27
Efficient EV	100.4	1	$35.13	$16.06
EV Truck/SUV	160.6	2	$56.21	$25.70

Gas CO2

140 kg

EV CO2

47 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Evening in Kingsport on Sunday

Local time

6:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, TN

Evening in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

5:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

5 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

7h 36m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Savannah, TN covers 401.5 miles and takes about 7h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 200.8 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 $60.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.