Detroit to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

400.4 miles 644.4 km · straight line
502.4 miles actual route 808.6 km · driving distance
10h 22min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
176° S bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Kingsport?

The distance from Detroit to Kingsport is 400.4 miles (644.4 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located S of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 502.4 miles, taking about 10h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Kingsport in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit 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 Detroit to Kingsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 22min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 26min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 51min $60–$176* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

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

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Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM