Origin
Blountville, TN
Morning in Blountville on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blountville, 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
22m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blountville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Blountville and Kingsport, you will find this 16.9-mile connection straightforward and efficient. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 11W, SR 394, and the Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway as you travel across the Southeast. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this route is exceptionally budget-friendly for local travelers. Because both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense path designed for utility rather than long-distance tourism.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 11W | 12.1 mi | 14m |
| SR 394 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Clinchfield Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bristol Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 11W
— 12.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blountville, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on this road
98 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 126
179 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bristol Highway
3
Turn right onto TN 394; I 81 Alt
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
4
Continue on SR 394
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 394
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto US 11W
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 11W
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Clinchfield Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinchfield Street
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto TN 36
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Center Street
8
Arrive at destination
TN 36
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 126 / Bristol Highway
Turn right onto SR 126 / Bristol Highway
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TN 394; I 81 Alt / Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
Turn right onto TN 394; I 81 Alt / Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 11W
Turn left onto US 11W
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Clinchfield Street
Turn left onto Clinchfield Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
3
16.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
TN 36 / West Center Street
Turn left onto TN 36 / West Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Kingsport on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
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
3 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
22m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with roughly 93% of your journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will find that the road maintains a brisk pace, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 12.1 miles specifically on US 11W. While the drive is short, the transition between these major arteries gives the route a functional, fast-moving personality. Do not expect winding backroads or complex navigational challenges here; instead, anticipate a steady, predictable experience on well-traveled pavement. The character of the drive remains consistent from start to finish, prioritizing speed and directness over technical or scenic variety.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on US 11W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 11W and SR 394. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 126 / Bristol Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m 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: near the start (SR 126 / Bristol Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (TN 394; I 81 Alt / Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 11W): Lane positioning matters here.
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 22m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on US 11W. 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: near the start (SR 126 / Bristol Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (TN 394; I 81 Alt / Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 11W): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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