Bristol, Tennessee to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

323.5 miles 520.7 km · straight line
376.2 miles actual route 605.4 km · driving distance
6h 59min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Washington DC?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Washington DC is 323.5 miles (520.7 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.2 miles, taking about 6h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Tennessee and Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 59min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 23min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 38min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM