Athens, Ohio to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Athens, Ohio from Kingsport?

The distance from Athens, Ohio to Kingsport is 193.7 miles (311.8 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located S of Athens, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 242.2 miles, taking about 4h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Ohio in Ohio and Kingsport in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Ohio and Kingsport. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.