Origin
Oneida, TN
Late night in Oneida on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oneida, TN to Kingsport, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
146.6 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
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6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oneida, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oneida, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 146.6 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hartco Drive, Paint Rock Road, Annadell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.3 miles from Oneida, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 146.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hartco Drive 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Oneida, TN to Kingsport, TN is easy. At 3h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oneida, TN to Kingsport, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hartco Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paint Rock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Annadell Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howard H Baker Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howard H | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 25W North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Royal Blue Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hartco Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneida, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on the route
161 ft
·
10 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Hartco Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Hartco Drive
3
Continue on Paint Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Paint Rock Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Paint Rock Road
6.5 mi
·
10 min
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Paint Rock Road
5
Turn right onto Annadell Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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Annadell Road
6
Turn left onto Howard H Baker Highway
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Howard H Baker Highway
7
Continue on Howard H. Baker Highway
4.4 mi
·
6 min
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Howard H. Baker Highway
8
Take the ramp right
6.2 mi
·
6 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
371 ft
·
9 sec
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US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
10
Turn right
59 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn left onto Royal Blue Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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Royal Blue Road
12
Continue on West Central Avenue
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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West Central Avenue
13
Continue on Jacksboro Pike
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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Jacksboro Pike
14
Continue on Jackson Pike
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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Jackson Pike
15
Continue on West Central Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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West Central Avenue
16
Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
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General Carl W Stiner Highway
17
Continue on Appalachian Highway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Appalachian Highway
18
Turn right onto Cumberland Gap Highway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Cumberland Gap Highway
19
Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cumberland Gap Parkway
20
Continue on US 25E
7.1 mi
·
9 min
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US 25E
21
Turn left onto Appalachian Highway
22 mi
·
26 min
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Appalachian Highway
22
Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
23
Turn left onto Lee Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
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Lee Highway
24
Continue on Rogersville Bypass
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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Rogersville Bypass
25
Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass
11 mi
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12 min
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Rogersville Bypass
26
Continue on Lee Highway
10 mi
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11 min
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Lee Highway
27
Continue on West Stone Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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West Stone Drive
28
Continue on Lee Highway
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
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Lee Highway
29
Continue on West Stone Drive
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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West Stone Drive
30
Turn right onto Donelson Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
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Donelson Drive
31
Turn straight onto West Sullivan Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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West Sullivan Street
32
Turn right onto Clinchfield Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Clinchfield Street
33
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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West Center Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.3 miles from Oneida, TN, or about 1h 33m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.3 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
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 Oneida, 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 Oneida, TN
This is one driving day of about 146.6 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oneida, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.3 mi from Oneida, TN · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 73.3 miles from Oneida, 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
$22.92 one way
$45.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.16 | $50.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.21 | $56.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.37 | $64.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.04 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.83 | $5.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.52 | $9.38 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Late night in Kingsport on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
7 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
3h 7m 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 Oneida, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 146.6 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hartco Drive, Paint Rock Road, Annadell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.3 miles from Oneida, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Oneida, TN to Kingsport, TN is easy. At 3h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oneida, TN to Kingsport, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oneida, TN to Kingsport, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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