Garden City, Kansas to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1010.1 miles 1625.6 km · straight line
1212.1 miles estimated 1950.7 km · driving distance
24h 23min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Garden City, Kansas from Kingsport?

The distance from Garden City, Kansas to Kingsport is 1010.1 miles (1625.6 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located E of Garden City, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1212.1 miles, taking about 24h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Garden City, Kansas 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 Garden City, Kansas 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 Garden City, Kansas to Kingsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 23min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 16min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~31h 42min $145–$424* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Garden City, Kansas & Kingsport

Quick Facts

Garden City, Kansas
37.97°N, 100.87°W
America/Chicago
865m 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 337 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients