Great Sand Dunes to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Great Sand Dunes from Kingsport?

The distance from Great Sand Dunes to Kingsport is 1267.8 miles (2040.3 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located E of Great Sand Dunes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1521.4 miles, taking about 30h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Great Sand Dunes in Colorado 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 Great Sand Dunes 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.