Origin
Kingsport, TN
Night in Kingsport on Friday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Kingsport, TN to Arlington, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 26m
Distance
457.8 mi
737 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 18m
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6 AM
8h 26m
8 AM
8h 41m
10 AM
8h 31m
12 PM
8h 30m
3 PM
8h 32m
5 PM
8h 40m
8 PM
8h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingsport, TN to Arlington, TN covers 457.8 miles and takes about 8h 26m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
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 $71.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
228.9 miles from Kingsport, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 26m drive with frequent turns across 457.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 26m, 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 Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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
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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
178 mi
·
3 hr 12 min
·
I 40 West: Memphis
23
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
24
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
25
Turn straight onto Hickory Withe Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hickory Withe Road
26
Continue on Forrest Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forrest Street
27
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 228.9 miles from Kingsport, TN, or about 4h 13m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 101 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 228.9 miles or 4h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 228.9 miles or 4h 13m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kingsport, TN
Aim for roughly 229 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Arlington, TN
Aim for roughly 229 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Kingsport, TN.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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 228.9 mi from Kingsport, TN · 4h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
229 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Sparta, TNOvernight Options
Night 1
229 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sparta, TN after about 229 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 228.9 miles from Kingsport, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 229 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Arlington, TN
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, TN.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Arlington, TN with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.57 one way
$143.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
160 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $78.58 | $157.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $88.10 | $176.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $101.08 | $202.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$202–$312
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 137.3 | 1 | $48.07 | $21.97 |
| Efficient EV | 114.5 | 1 | $40.06 | $18.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 183.1 | 2 | $64.09 | $29.30 |
Gas CO2
160 kg
EV CO2
54 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.
Destination
Arlington, TN
Evening in Arlington on Friday
Local time
8:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Sparta, TN
229 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
9 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
8h 26m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Arlington, TN covers 457.8 miles and takes about 8h 26m 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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 229 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 228.9 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 $71.57 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 8h 26m, 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 Arlington, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingsport, TN to Arlington, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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