Origin
Medina, TN
Afternoon in Medina on Wednesday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medina, TN to Kingsport, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 32m
Distance
403.4 mi
649 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 22m
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6 AM
7h 32m
8 AM
7h 52m
10 AM
7h 39m
12 PM
7h 37m
3 PM
7h 40m
5 PM
7h 51m
8 PM
7h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medina, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medina, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 403.4 miles and takes about 7h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Avenue, North Main Street, East Foster Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.07 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
201.7 miles from Medina, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 7h 32m drive with frequent turns across 403.4 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.
West Avenue 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 32m, 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 Medina, TN to Kingsport, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Foster Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Creek Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Creek Law Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Law Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on Central Street
43 ft
·
4 sec
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Central Street
2
Turn left onto West Avenue
138 ft
·
11 sec
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West Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
505 ft
·
10 sec
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North Main Street
4
Turn right onto East Foster Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Foster Avenue
5
Continue on Spring Creek Highway
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Spring Creek Highway
6
At the end of the road, turn left
75 ft
·
2 sec
7
Turn right onto Spring Creek Law Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Spring Creek Law Road
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Law Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Law Road
9
Take the exit sharp left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
10
Merge slight left
114 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
12
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Downtown Loop
13
Continue on Downtown Loop
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
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Downtown Loop
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
174 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
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I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
15
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
51 mi
·
54 min
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I 81 North: Bristol
17
Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
18
Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
509 ft
·
15 sec
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SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
19
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
20
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
2 min
21
Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Drive
22
Continue on South Wilcox Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
23
Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Parkway
24
Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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South Wilcox Drive
25
Turn left onto East Sullivan Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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East Sullivan Street
26
Turn slight left onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
27
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broad Street
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
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Broad Street
29
Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
433 ft
·
19 sec
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Broad Street
30
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Center 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 201.7 miles from Medina, TN, or about 3h 46m 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 89 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 201.7 miles or 3h 46m 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 25m
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 Medina, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Medina, TN
This is one driving day of about 403.4 miles and 7h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Medina, 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 201.7 mi from Medina, TN · 3h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
202 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 201.7 miles from Medina, 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
$63.07 one way
$126.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
141 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $69.25 | $138.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $77.63 | $155.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $89.07 | $178.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121 | 1 | $42.36 | $19.36 |
| Efficient EV | 100.9 | 1 | $35.30 | $16.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 161.4 | 2 | $56.48 | $25.82 |
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 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
Afternoon in Kingsport on Wednesday
Local time
2:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Johnson, TN
202 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
16 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 32m 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 Medina, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 403.4 miles and takes about 7h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Avenue, North Main Street, East Foster Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 201.7 miles from Medina, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.07 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 32m, 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 Medina, TN to Kingsport, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medina, TN to Kingsport, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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