Cookeville to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

165.7 miles 266.7 km · straight line
207.2 miles estimated 333.4 km · driving distance
4h 10min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Cookeville from Kingsport?

The distance from Cookeville to Kingsport is 165.7 miles (266.7 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located E of Cookeville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 207.2 miles, taking about 4h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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 Cookeville 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 Cookeville to Kingsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 10min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 0min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 58min $25–$73* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cookeville & Kingsport

Quick Facts

Cookeville
36.16°N, 85.50°W
America/Chicago
334m 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 55 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 150.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients