Connecting Maryville to Kingsport, this 117.7-mile journey through the Southeast takes approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes to complete. Because the route is relatively short, you can easily manage this as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting roughly $18 for fuel will cover your transit across these Tennessee locales. You will navigate primarily via local thoroughfares like Norwood Street, Sevierville Road, and Maryville Highway rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward trek that serves as a practical link between these two regional hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.3 miles from Maryville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
50.5 mi
54m
I 40
13.4 mi
14m
Sevierville Road
13.3 mi
20m
Boyds Creek Highway
11.9 mi
20m
Winfield Dunn Parkway
4.1 mi
5m
South Wilcox Drive
4.1 mi
6m
Sullivan Gardens Drive
3.1 mi
3m
TN 93
2.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 50.5 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryville, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on US 411
0.1 mi·25 sec·East Broadway Avenue
2
Turn right onto Norwood Street
222 ft·14 sec·Norwood Street
3
Turn left onto Sevierville Road
13 mi·20 min·Sevierville Road
4
Continue on US 411
1.7 mi·2 min·Maryville Highway
5
Continue on SR 338
12 mi·20 min·Boyds Creek Highway
6
Turn left onto SR 66
4.1 mi·5 min·Winfield Dunn Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 40 East: AshevilleUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 40
13 mi·14 min·I 40
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
51 mi·54 min·I 81
Exit 421Toward I 81 North: Bristol
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 50Toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
11
Keep slight right at fork
509 ft·14 sec
Exit 50Toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
12
Merge onto SR 93
0.6 mi·38 sec·SR 93
13
Continue on TN 93
2.4 mi·2 min·TN 93
14
Continue on SR 93
3.1 mi·3 min·Sullivan Gardens Drive
15
Continue on SR 93
1.5 mi·1 min·South Wilcox Drive
16
Continue on SR 93
1.4 mi·1 min·Sullivan Gardens Parkway
17
Turn left onto SR 126
2.6 mi·4 min·South Wilcox Drive
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto East Sullivan Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·East Sullivan Street
19
Turn slight left onto East Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Main Street
20
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Broad Street
21
Enter roundabout onto Broad Street
46 ft·1 sec·Broad Street
22
Continue on Broad Street
433 ft·19 sec·Broad Street
23
Turn left onto TN 36
0.1 mi·23 sec·West Center Street
24
Arrive at destination
TN 36
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 1 hour and 52-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, keep in mind that traffic patterns on Norwood Street or Maryville Highway can impact your travel time significantly more than a standard interstate route. Make sure to fill up before you leave to keep your $18 fuel budget on track, as local stops may be less convenient than highway service plazas. Prioritize staying alert, as the winding, turn-heavy nature of this specific path requires more frequent steering adjustments than typical highway cruising.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.3 miles from Maryville, TN, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 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 24 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.3 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
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 Maryville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maryville, TN
This is one driving day of about 108.6 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Maryville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 50.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 95.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Norwood Street
Turn right onto Norwood Street
Navigation decision point
6
31.2 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Asheville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 40 East: Asheville
6
45 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Bristol
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 421
Toward I 81 North: Bristol
6
95.5 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 50
Toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch
8
95.7 mi into trip|~1h 59m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.98 one way
$33.96 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.64
$37.28
premium
$4.89
$20.90
$41.80
diesel
$5.61
$23.98
$47.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.6
0
$11.40
$5.21
Efficient EV
27.2
0
$9.50
$4.34
EV Truck/SUV
43.4
0
$15.20
$6.95
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Maryville, TN
Morning
in Maryville on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kingsport, TN
Morning
in Kingsport on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
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
2h 17m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating surface roads for the entirety of the 117.7 miles. You should prepare for a technical drive where the road conditions change frequently as you transition between local streets. The lack of long, uninterrupted highway stretches ensures a more hands-on driving pace that demands your full attention.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.5 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and I 40. 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 Norwood Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 108.6 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 (Norwood Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Maryville, TN to Kingsport, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Fall Branch along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 108.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.5 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kingsport, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Norwood Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kingsport, TN before heading back.
