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Trip from Savannah, TN to Kingsport, TN

Drive Time

7h 39m

Distance

402.2 mi

647 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
7h 29m ★
6 AM
7h 39m
8 AM
7h 58m
10 AM
7h 46m
12 PM
7h 44m
3 PM
7h 47m
5 PM
7h 58m
8 PM
7h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Savannah, TN, TN

Savannah, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Savannah, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 402.2 miles and takes about 7h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, I 81, Tennessee National Guard Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 185.8 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.09 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

201.1 miles from Savannah, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 39m highway drive covering 402.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 185.8 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 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 0.1 miles in near Water Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 402.2 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 0.1 miles (Water Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 106.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Water Street

At end of road, turn left onto Water Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

8
106.3 mi into trip | ~2h 12m 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
106.5 mi into trip | ~2h 12m 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
152.1 mi into trip | ~3h 1m 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
8
389.4 mi into trip | ~7h 20m 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 Along This Route

Between Savannah, TN and Kingsport, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro and Lebanon.

Knoxville

106.3 mi in | ~2h 12m

840: Knoxville

106.5 mi in | ~2h 12m

Murfreesboro

106.5 mi in | ~2h 12m

Lebanon

152.1 mi in | ~3h 1m

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
Wayne Road 31.1 mi 35m
Lawrenceburg Highway 30.3 mi 34m
United States Route 64 14.4 mi 16m
I 65 12.1 mi 12m
TN 240 10 mi 17m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 185.8 mi, about 3h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, TN and Kingsport, TN.

1

Start on Guinn Street

312 ft · 19 sec · Guinn Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto Water Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Water Street
3

Turn left onto TN 128

344 ft · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South
4

Turn right onto US 64; SR 69; SR 128

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Main Street
5

Continue on US 64; SR 128

31 mi · 35 min · Wayne Road
6

Continue on US 64

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
7

Continue on US 64

14 mi · 16 min · United States Route 64
8

Turn left onto SR 240

4.9 mi · 8 min · SR 240
9

Turn straight onto TN 240

10 mi · 17 min · TN 240
10

Continue on SR 20; SR 240

1.3 mi · 1 min · SR 20; SR 240
11

Turn straight onto TN 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · TN 20
12

At end of road, turn left onto US 43

30 mi · 34 min · Lawrenceburg Highway
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
14

Merge onto I 65

12 mi · 12 min · I 65
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Exit 59A-B Toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 41 sec
Exit 59A Toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
17

Merge onto I 840

45 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 76A Toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto I 40

149 mi · 2 hr 42 min · I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

37 mi · 40 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

51 mi · 54 min · I 81
Exit 421 Toward I 81 North: Bristol
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 50 Toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
23

Keep slight right at fork

509 ft · 14 sec
Exit 50 Toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
24

Merge onto SR 93

0.6 mi · 38 sec · SR 93
25

Continue on TN 93

2.4 mi · 2 min · TN 93
26

Continue on SR 93

3.1 mi · 3 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive
27

Continue on SR 93

1.5 mi · 1 min · South Wilcox Drive
28

Continue on SR 93

1.4 mi · 1 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway
29

Turn left onto SR 126

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Wilcox Drive
Use the straight lane.
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 · 15 sec · Broad Street
33

Enter roundabout onto Broad Street

46 ft · 1 sec · Broad Street
34

Continue on Broad Street

433 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street
35

Turn left onto TN 36

0.1 mi · 23 sec · West Center Street
36

Arrive at destination

TN 36

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 201.1 miles from Savannah, TN, or about 3h 55m 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 88 miles or 1h 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 201.1 miles or 3h 55m 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 29m

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 Savannah, 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 Savannah, TN

This is one driving day of about 402.2 miles and 7h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Savannah, 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.
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 201.1 mi from Savannah, TN · 3h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hendersonville, TN

201 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

Franklin, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 201.1 miles from Savannah, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 124.8
View on nps.gov
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour Free near mile 332.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.09 one way

$122.18 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 141 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $67.34 $134.69
premium $4.80 $75.93 $151.85
diesel $5.64 $89.35 $178.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 140.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 120.7 1 $42.23 $19.31
Efficient EV 100.6 1 $35.19 $16.09
EV Truck/SUV 160.9 2 $56.31 $25.74

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Savannah, TN

Evening in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

5:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingsport, TN

Evening in Kingsport on Sunday

Local time

6:08 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

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

7h 39m 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 Savannah, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 402.2 miles and takes about 7h 39m 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 201.1 miles from Savannah, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.09 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 402.2 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 0.1 miles (Water Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 106.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Savannah, TN and Kingsport, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro and Lebanon.

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