Dayton to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

238.9 miles 384.4 km · straight line
298.6 miles estimated 480.5 km · driving distance
6h 0min estimated drive time
$29 - $35 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Kingsport?

The distance from Dayton to Kingsport is 238.9 miles (384.4 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located SSE of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 298.6 miles, taking about 6h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Dayton 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. 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 Dayton 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 Dayton to Kingsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 0min $29 - $35 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 12min $24–$45* Budget
Train ~5h 42min $36–$105* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Kingsport

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m 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 80 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 104.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients