Origin
Rogersville, TN
Morning in Rogersville on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rogersville, 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
36m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rogersville, TN
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Trip Overview
This quick 29-mile drive from Rogersville, TN to Kingsport, TN takes about 36 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. You'll primarily be on local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, which is quite economical for a trip of this length. Given its short duration and lack of complex navigation, this route offers a flexible travel option within the Southeast region. It's a simple connection between two points in Tennessee, perfect for a brief excursion or an easy transfer.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rogersville Bypass | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Lee Highway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| West Stone Drive | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Park Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Clinchfield Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Sullivan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Donelson Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rogersville Bypass
— 11.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogersville, TN and Kingsport, TN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto Park Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Park Boulevard
3
Turn right onto US 11W; SR 1; SR 70
0.9 mi
·
1 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Park Boulevard
Turn left onto Park Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 11W; SR 1; SR 70 / Rogersville Bypass
Turn right onto US 11W; SR 1; SR 70 / Rogersville Bypass
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
28.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Donelson Drive
Turn right onto Donelson Drive
Navigation decision point
6
28.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Clinchfield Street
Turn right onto Clinchfield Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
6:18 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
16 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
36m 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 for this entire 29-mile stretch. You'll be navigating through towns and local thoroughfares, so keep an eye out for frequent changes in direction. The longest continuous section you’ll encounter is 11.6 miles on the Rogersville Bypass, offering a brief period of more open driving before you rejoin the local road network. With a 0% highway share, this route emphasizes local road conditions and traffic patterns rather than high-speed travel.
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: 11.6 mi on Rogersville Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.9 miles in near Park Boulevard.
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 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Park Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 11W; SR 1; SR 70 / Rogersville Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 36m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 11.6 miles on Rogersville Bypass. 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 0.9 miles (Park Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 11W; SR 1; SR 70 / Rogersville Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass): 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.
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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