Origin
Bristol, TN
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, 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
30m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, TN
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Trip Overview
This short 22.9-mile drive from Bristol, TN to Kingsport, TN is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 30 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads like West State Street and Clinchfield Street, with no significant highway time. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4, making it a very budget-friendly option. Given its brief duration, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you want to travel and how you structure your time. Both Bristol and Kingsport are located in the Southeast region of the United States, so you'll remain within the same general area for this quick excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West State Street | 21.8 mi | 27m |
| Clinchfield Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West State Street
— 21.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on West State Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
2
Continue on US 11W
21 mi
·
25 min
·
West State Street
3
Turn left onto Clinchfield Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinchfield Street
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn left onto TN 36
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Center Street
5
Arrive at destination
TN 36
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 21.8 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Clinchfield Street
Turn left onto Clinchfield Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
3
22.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
TN 36 / West Center Street
Turn left onto TN 36 / West Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Kingsport on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 0 to 5 mph
1% chance
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
14 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
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 on this route, rather than an open highway experience. While the longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.8 miles on West State Street, the overall profile suggests a more involved navigation through town. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire trip. This means you'll be interacting with local traffic and potentially more intersections, so staying alert and aware of your surroundings is key as you make your way across town.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on West State Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 21.8 miles in near Clinchfield Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bristol, TN to Kingsport, TN is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.8 miles (Clinchfield Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (TN 36 / West Center Street): Navigation decision point.
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 30m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 21.8 miles on West State Street. 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 21.8 miles (Clinchfield Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (TN 36 / West Center Street): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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