Bristol, Tennessee to Lenoir: Road Trip Guide & Distance

59.3 miles 95.5 km · straight line
77.2 miles estimated 124.2 km · driving distance
1h 33min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Lenoir?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Lenoir is 59.3 miles (95.5 km) as the crow flies. Lenoir is located SE of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 77.2 miles, taking about 1h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee and Lenoir in North Carolina.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Bristol, Tennessee and Lenoir. 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.

How to Get from Bristol, Tennessee to Lenoir

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 33min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 52min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Lenoir

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m elevation
Lenoir
35.91°N, 81.54°W
America/New_York
357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 419.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients