Dodge City to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

963.5 miles 1550.6 km · straight line
1156.2 miles estimated 1860.7 km · driving distance
23h 16min estimated drive time
$111 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from Kingsport?

The distance from Dodge City to Kingsport is 963.5 miles (1550.6 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located E of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1156.2 miles, taking about 23h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas 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 Dodge City 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 Dodge City to Kingsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 16min $111 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 55min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~30h 15min $139–$405* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Kingsport

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m 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 321 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients