Greenville, South Carolina to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

117.6 miles 189.2 km · straight line
147 miles estimated 236.5 km · driving distance
2h 57min estimated drive time
$14 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
355° N bearing direction

How far is Greenville, South Carolina from Kingsport?

The distance from Greenville, South Carolina to Kingsport is 117.6 miles (189.2 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located N of Greenville, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 147 miles, taking about 2h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Greenville, South Carolina in South Carolina and Kingsport in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Greenville, South Carolina 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 Greenville, South Carolina to Kingsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 57min $14 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 32min $12–$22* Budget
Train ~2h 48min $18–$51* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greenville, South Carolina & Kingsport

Quick Facts

Greenville, South Carolina
34.85°N, 82.39°W
America/New_York
296m 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 39 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 211.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients