Origin
Whiteville, TN
Night in Whiteville on Friday
Local time
9:50 PM
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Current temp
77°F
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Trip from Whiteville, TN to Kingsport, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 18m
Distance
438.2 mi
705 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 11m
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6 AM
8h 18m
8 AM
8h 34m
10 AM
8h 24m
12 PM
8h 22m
3 PM
8h 25m
5 PM
8h 33m
8 PM
8h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whiteville, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Whiteville, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 438.2 miles and takes about 8h 18m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on West Main Street, South Highland Avenue, South Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
219.1 miles from Whiteville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 18m drive with frequent turns across 438.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 18m, 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 Whiteville, TN to Kingsport, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| South Highland Avenue | — | — |
| South Church Street | — | — |
| South Cumberland Street | — | — |
| East Chester Street | — | — |
| Whitehall Street | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| Downtown Loop | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whiteville, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
4
Turn left
13 mi
·
19 min
5
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
6
Turn straight
15 mi
·
21 min
7
Turn left onto South Highland Avenue
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Highland Avenue
8
Continue on South Highland Avenue
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Highland Avenue
9
Turn right onto South Church Street
492 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Church Street
10
Turn right onto South Cumberland Street
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
South Cumberland Street
11
Merge slight left onto East Chester Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Chester Street
12
Turn right onto Whitehall Street
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Whitehall Street
13
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
14
Merge slight left
121 mi
·
2 hr 9 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
16
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
17
Continue on Downtown Loop
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Downtown Loop
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
174 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
·
I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
19
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
51 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81 North: Bristol
21
Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
22
Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
509 ft
·
15 sec
·
SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
23
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
24
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
2 min
25
Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Drive
26
Continue on South Wilcox Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
27
Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Gardens Parkway
28
Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Wilcox Drive
29
Turn left onto East Sullivan Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Sullivan Street
30
Turn slight left onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
31
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broad Street
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broad Street
33
Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
433 ft
·
19 sec
·
Broad Street
34
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Center Street
35
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 219.1 miles from Whiteville, TN, or about 4h 9m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 96 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 219.1 miles or 4h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 219.1 miles or 4h 9m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 10m
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 Whiteville, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Whiteville, TN
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kingsport, TN
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Whiteville, TN.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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 219.1 mi from Whiteville, TN · 4h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
219 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Lafayette, TNOvernight Options
Night 1
219 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lafayette, TN after about 219 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 219.1 miles from Whiteville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 219 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Kingsport, TN with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$68.51 one way
$137.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
153 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $75.22 | $150.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $84.33 | $168.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $96.75 | $193.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$199–$309
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 131.5 | 1 | $46.01 | $21.03 |
| Efficient EV | 109.6 | 1 | $38.34 | $17.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 175.3 | 2 | $61.35 | $28.04 |
Gas CO2
153 kg
EV CO2
51 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
Night in Kingsport on Friday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Lafayette, TN
219 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
7 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
8h 18m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Whiteville, TN to Kingsport, TN covers 438.2 miles and takes about 8h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, South Highland Avenue, South Church Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 219 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 219.1 miles from Whiteville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.51 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 8h 18m, 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 Whiteville, TN to Kingsport, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Whiteville, TN to Kingsport, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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