Columbus, Ohio to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

237 miles 381.4 km · straight line
309.5 miles actual route 498.1 km · driving distance
6h 25min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
174° S bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Kingsport?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Kingsport is 237 miles (381.4 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located S of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 309.5 miles, taking about 6h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Kingsport. 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 Columbus, Ohio to Kingsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 25min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 42min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~6h 6min $37–$108* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 79 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 105.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM