Origin
Lawrenceburg, TN
Evening in Lawrenceburg on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrenceburg, TN to Kingsport, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
6h 33m
Distance
353.5 mi
569 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 21m
★
6 AM
6h 33m
8 AM
6h 57m
10 AM
6h 42m
12 PM
6h 39m
3 PM
6h 43m
5 PM
6h 56m
8 PM
6h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrenceburg, TN
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Trip Overview
Embarking from Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, and concluding in Kingsport, Tennessee, this 353.5-mile journey is designed for a single day of travel, estimated to take around 6 hours and 33 minutes. You'll primarily be navigating interstates, with I-40 and I-81 forming the backbone of this highway-focused drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $55, it's an economical option for covering significant ground across the Southeast region. This route is straightforward, making it a manageable day trip for most drivers.
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
176.8 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a high-speed, highway-centric route, with 84% of the drive on interstates. Expect long stretches of efficient travel, including one continuous segment of 185.8 miles on I-40. The Tennessee National Guard Parkway also features in the latter part of the drive, contributing to the overall interstate feel. While not characterized by winding backroads, the consistent highway profile allows for steady progress towards your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 185.8 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 57.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 353.5 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 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
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 59A-B
Toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
7
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59A
Toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
9
103.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 76A
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
6
253.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 39m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
340.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 50
Toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lawrenceburg, TN and Kingsport, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro and Lebanon.
Knoxville
57.7 mi in
|
~1h 6m
840: Knoxville
57.9 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Murfreesboro
57.9 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Lebanon
103.4 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 185.8 mi | 3h 23m |
| I 81 | 50.5 mi | 54m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 45 mi | 48m |
| Lawrenceburg Highway | 30.5 mi | 35m |
| I 65 | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| South Wilcox Drive | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| North Locust Avenue | 3.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 185.8 mi, about 3h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on this road
123 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Military Avenue
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Military Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Gaines Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Gaines Street
4
Turn left onto US 43
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Locust Avenue
5
Continue on US 43
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
6
Continue on US 43
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
8
Merge onto I 65
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 65
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 59A-B
Toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 59A
Toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
11
Merge onto I 840
45 mi
·
48 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 76A
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 40
149 mi
·
2 hr 42 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
51 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Exit 421
Toward I 81 North: Bristol
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 50
Toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
17
Keep slight right at fork
509 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 50
Toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
18
Merge onto SR 93
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
SR 93
19
Continue on TN 93
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
TN 93
20
Continue on SR 93
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Drive
21
Continue on SR 93
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
22
Continue on SR 93
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Parkway
23
Turn left onto SR 126
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto East Sullivan Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Sullivan Street
25
Turn slight left onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
26
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
27
Enter roundabout onto Broad Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broad Street
28
Continue on Broad Street
433 ft
·
19 sec
·
Broad Street
29
Turn left onto TN 36
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Center Street
30
Arrive at destination
TN 36
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Lawrenceburg to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop, you'll have plenty of flexibility to pace yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 185.8-mile stretch on I-40, as services can be spaced out. Having a full tank before starting that segment is a smart move.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 176.8 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.8 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 78 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.8 miles or 3h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsport, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lawrenceburg, 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 Lawrenceburg, TN
This is one driving day of about 353.5 miles and 6h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Lawrenceburg, 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 40 for about 185.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 176.8 mi from Lawrenceburg, TN · 3h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
177 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 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 176.8 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 185.8 miles.
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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.27 one way
$110.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $60.68 | $121.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $68.03 | $136.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.05 | $156.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.1 | 1 | $37.12 | $16.97 |
| Efficient EV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.93 | $14.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.4 | 1 | $49.49 | $22.62 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Kingsport, TN
Evening in Kingsport on Wednesday
Local time
6:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Sparta, TN
177 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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
6h 33m 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 Lawrenceburg, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 353.5 miles and takes about 6h 33m 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 176.8 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.27 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 353.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lawrenceburg, TN and Kingsport, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro and Lebanon.
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