Des Moines to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Des Moines from Kingsport?

The distance from Des Moines to Kingsport is 687.2 miles (1106 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located ESE of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 824.7 miles, taking about 16h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa 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 Des Moines 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.