Columbia, Missouri to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Kingsport?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Kingsport is 558.7 miles (899.2 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located ESE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 670.5 miles, taking about 13h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Kingsport in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Columbia, Missouri 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.