Crested Butte to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1340.7 miles 2157.7 km · straight line
1608.9 miles estimated 2589.2 km · driving distance
32h 22min estimated drive time
$155 - $191 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Kingsport?

The distance from Crested Butte to Kingsport is 1340.7 miles (2157.7 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located E of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1608.9 miles, taking about 32h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte to Kingsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 22min $155 - $191 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 50min $129–$241* Budget
Train ~42h 5min $193–$563* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Kingsport

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m 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 447 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients