Origin
Bean Station, TN
Afternoon in Bean Station on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bean Station, TN to Kingsport, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bean Station, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through East Tennessee, the 46.1-mile journey from Bean Station to Kingsport is an efficient way to navigate the Southeast. You can expect to spend about 56 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that does not require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, the trip is as affordable as it is brief. You will primarily travel via the Lee Highway, the Rogersville Bypass, and West Stone Drive. Since the entire route takes place within the state of Tennessee, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Highway | 26.2 mi | 31m |
| Rogersville Bypass | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| West Stone Drive | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Clinchfield Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Sullivan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Donelson Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lee Highway
— 26.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bean Station, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on Old US 11W
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Lee Highway
3
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11W; SR 1
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
5
Continue on US 11W
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Lee Highway
6
Continue on US 11W
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Stone Drive
7
Continue on US 11W
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lee Highway
8
Continue on US 11W
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Stone Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto Donelson Drive
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Donelson Drive
10
Turn straight onto West Sullivan Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Sullivan Street
11
Turn right onto Clinchfield Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Clinchfield Street
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto TN 36
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Center Street
13
Arrive at destination
TN 36
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Bean Station, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 45.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 11W; SR 1 / Lee Highway
Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1 / Lee Highway
Navigation decision point
4
19.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
45.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Donelson Drive
Turn right onto Donelson Drive
Navigation decision point
6
45.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Clinchfield Street
Turn right onto Clinchfield Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
4
45.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
TN 36 / West Center Street
Turn left onto TN 36 / West Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.21 one way
$14.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Kingsport on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
56m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entire 46.1-mile duration. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 26.2-mile stretch along the Lee Highway. As you transition from the rural character of Bean Station toward the more developed environment of Kingsport, the road’s personality shifts from open local stretches to the more congested flow of the Rogersville Bypass and West Stone Drive. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on Lee Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 11W; SR 1 / Lee Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Lee Highway): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 45.2 miles (Donelson Drive): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,391 ft
1,104 ft
Total Climb
364 ft
Total Descent
307 ft
Highest Point
1,391 ft
~19.8 mi in
Elevation Range
286 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Kingsport, TN
Full guide →Kingsport (pop. 48,205) is a city in Eastern Tennessee.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on Lee Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Lee Highway): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 45.2 miles (Donelson Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kingsport, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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