Charleston, South Carolina to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

300.4 miles 483.5 km · straight line
375.6 miles estimated 604.4 km · driving distance
7h 33min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Kingsport?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Kingsport is 300.4 miles (483.5 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located NNW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.6 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Kingsport in Tennessee.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina 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.

How to Get from Charleston, South Carolina to Kingsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 33min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 4min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 10min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Kingsport

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients