Origin
Kingsport, TN
Evening in Kingsport on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsport, TN to Trenton, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
7h 55m
Distance
427.4 mi
688 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 47m
★
6 AM
7h 56m
8 AM
8h 13m
10 AM
8h 2m
12 PM
8h 0m
3 PM
8h 3m
5 PM
8h 12m
8 PM
7h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trenton, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingsport, TN to Trenton, TN covers 427.4 miles and takes about 7h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broad Street, East Main Street, East Sullivan Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.82 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
213.7 miles from Kingsport, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 55m drive with frequent turns across 427.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingsport, TN to Trenton, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| East Sullivan Street | — | — |
| South Wilcox Drive | — | — |
| Sullivan Gardens Parkway | — | — |
| Sullivan Gardens Drive | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| Nashville | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Broad Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport, TN and Trenton, 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
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
Nashville
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
20
Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown Loop
21
Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
126 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
I 40 West: Memphis
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Trenton
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 45: Trenton
24
Turn right onto North Highland Avenue
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North Highland Avenue
25
Take the ramp slight right
9.8 mi
·
12 min
26
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
10 mi
·
11 min
·
North Central Avenue
27
Turn left onto East Eaton Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Eaton Street
28
Continue on East Eaton Street
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Eaton Street
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward East Eaton Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Eaton Street
30
Exit the roundabout onto East Eaton Street
16 ft
·
East Eaton Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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 213.7 miles from Kingsport, TN, or about 3h 57m 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 94 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 213.7 miles or 3h 57m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trenton, 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.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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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 427.4 miles and 7h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 213.7 mi from Kingsport, TN · 3h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
214 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 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 213.7 miles from Kingsport, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Trenton, TN
The final approach into Trenton, 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 Trenton, 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
$66.82 one way
$133.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
150 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $73.36 | $146.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $82.25 | $164.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $94.36 | $188.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 149.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 128.2 | 1 | $44.88 | $20.52 |
| Efficient EV | 106.9 | 1 | $37.40 | $17.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 171 | 2 | $59.84 | $27.35 |
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Trenton, TN
Afternoon in Trenton on Wednesday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Sparta, TN
214 mi in
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
15 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
7h 55m 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 Trenton, TN covers 427.4 miles and takes about 7h 55m 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 213.7 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 $66.82 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingsport, TN to Trenton, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingsport, TN to Trenton, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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