Origin
LaFollette, TN
Night in LaFollette on Sunday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaFollette, TN to Kingsport, TN
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
108.2 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaFollette, TN
Natalia Olivera
Trip Overview
Spanning 108.2 miles across Tennessee, this drive between LaFollette and Kingsport takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete. It is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. You should budget about $16 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Utilizing a combination of the Appalachian Highway, Lee Highway, and the Rogersville Bypass, the route moves you efficiently through the Southeast. Whether you are commuting or just passing through, it is a manageable journey that doesn't require a complex itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.1 miles from LaFollette, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Only 8% of this journey consists of major highway driving, so you will spend most of your time navigating regional thoroughfares. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs during the 40.1-mile stretch along the Appalachian Highway, providing a consistent rhythm before the route shifts character. Because this path favors local roads over high-speed interstates, you should anticipate a slower, more technical pace. It is a drive that demands your full attention rather than one where you can simply set the cruise control and relax.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Appalachian Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 40.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 61.2 miles in near Old US 11W / Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 10m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 61.2 miles (Old US 11W / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.5 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.3 miles (Donelson Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
61.2 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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Old US 11W / Main Street
Turn left onto Old US 11W / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
81.5 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
107.3 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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Donelson Drive
Turn right onto Donelson Drive
Navigation decision point
6
107.7 mi into trip
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~2h 9m in
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Clinchfield Street
Turn right onto Clinchfield Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
6
108 mi into trip
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~2h 9m in
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TN 36 / West Center Street
Turn left onto TN 36 / West Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Highway | 40.1 mi | 46m |
| Lee Highway | 26.2 mi | 31m |
| Rogersville Bypass | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| General Carl W Stiner Highway | 10 mi | 11m |
| US 25E | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| West Stone Drive | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Cumberland Gap Parkway | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Central Avenue | 1.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Appalachian Highway
— 40.1 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaFollette, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on SR 63
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
2
Continue on SR 63
10 mi
·
11 min
·
General Carl W Stiner Highway
3
Continue on SR 63
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Appalachian Highway
4
Turn right onto US 25E; SR 32; SR 63
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cumberland Gap Highway
5
Continue on US 25E; SR 32
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cumberland Gap Parkway
6
Continue on US 25E; SR 32
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 25E; SR 32
7
Turn left onto US 25E; SR 32; SR 33
22 mi
·
26 min
·
Appalachian Highway
8
Turn left onto Old US 11W
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Lee Highway
10
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11W; SR 1
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 11W
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Lee Highway
13
Continue on US 11W
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Stone Drive
14
Continue on US 11W
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lee Highway
15
Continue on US 11W
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Stone Drive
Use the none lane.
16
Turn right onto Donelson Drive
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Donelson Drive
17
Turn straight onto West Sullivan Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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West Sullivan Street
18
Turn right onto Clinchfield Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Clinchfield Street
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto TN 36
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Center Street
Use the none lane.
20
Arrive at destination
TN 36
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 2-hour and 10-minute drive without needing any formal stops, though keeping a small buffer in your schedule is wise given the technical nature of the turns. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for a route that relies heavily on local roads, as navigation changes frequently between the Appalachian Highway and the Rogersville Bypass. If you prefer a smoother ride, try to avoid peak traffic hours when local turn-heavy sections might become more congested. Focus on steady pacing to navigate the winding roads safely and efficiently.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.1 miles from LaFollette, TN, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.1 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.1 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsport, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving LaFollette, 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 LaFollette, TN
This is one driving day of about 108.2 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from LaFollette, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Appalachian Highway for about 40.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.1 mi from LaFollette, TN · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 54.1 miles from LaFollette, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kingsport, TN
The final approach into Kingsport, 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 Kingsport, 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
$16.43 one way
$32.87 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $18.12 | $36.23 |
| premium | $4.80 | $20.43 | $40.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.04 | $48.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.36 | $5.19 |
| Efficient EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.47 | $4.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.15 | $6.92 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Kingsport, TN
Night in Kingsport on Sunday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
2h 10m 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 LaFollette, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 108.2 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Appalachian Highway, Lee Highway, Rogersville Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.1 miles from LaFollette, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 10m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 61.2 miles (Old US 11W / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.5 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.3 miles (Donelson Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from LaFollette, TN to Kingsport, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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