Origin
Paris, TN
Morning in Paris on Monday
Local time
11:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paris, TN to Kingsport, TN
Drive Time
6h
Distance
390.1 mi
628 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 47m
★
6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 9m
12 PM
6h 7m
3 PM
6h 10m
5 PM
6h 25m
8 PM
5h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, TN
Alexandra Lavizzari
Trip Overview
The drive from Paris, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 390.1 miles and takes about 6h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Austin Peay Memorial Highway, Fort Donelson Parkway, Lake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.25 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
195 miles from Paris, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h drive with frequent turns across 390.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Austin Peay Memorial Highway 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, 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 Paris, TN to Kingsport, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort Donelson Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Donelson Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort Campbell Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Providence Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on West Wood Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Wood Street
2
Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
3
Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Fort Donelson Parkway
4
Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
5
Continue on Lake Highway
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lake Highway
6
Continue on Donelson Parkway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Donelson Parkway
7
Continue on Main Street
28 mi
·
34 min
·
Main Street
8
Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Fort Campbell Boulevard
9
Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Providence Boulevard
10
Continue on North 2nd Street
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 2nd Street
11
Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Riverside Drive
12
Continue on Ashland City Road
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ashland City Road
13
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
3 min
14
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
15
Merge slight left
33 mi
·
35 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
17
Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
81 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
19
Continue straight
93 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
20
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
51 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81 North: Bristol
22
Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
23
Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
509 ft
·
15 sec
·
SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
24
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
25
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
2 min
26
Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Drive
27
Continue on South Wilcox Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
28
Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Parkway
29
Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
30
Turn left onto East Sullivan Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Sullivan Street
31
Turn slight left onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
32
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broad Street
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broad Street
34
Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
433 ft
·
19 sec
·
Broad Street
35
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Center Street
36
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195 miles from Paris, TN, or about 3h 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 86 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195 miles or 3h 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 4m
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 Paris, 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 Paris, TN
This is one driving day of about 390.1 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Paris, 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 195 mi from Paris, TN · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
195 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 195 miles from Paris, 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
$59.25 one way
$118.50 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
137 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $65.32 | $130.64 |
| premium | $4.80 | $73.64 | $147.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $86.67 | $173.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 117 | 1 | $40.96 | $18.72 |
| Efficient EV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.13 | $15.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 156 | 1 | $54.61 | $24.97 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
46 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
Kingsport, TN
Afternoon in Kingsport on Monday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
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
6h 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 Paris, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 390.1 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Austin Peay Memorial Highway, Fort Donelson Parkway, Lake Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 195 miles from Paris, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.25 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, 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 Paris, TN to Kingsport, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paris, TN to Kingsport, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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