Houston to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

875.6 miles 1409.2 km · straight line
1018.2 miles actual route 1638.6 km · driving distance
18h 42min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Kingsport?

The distance from Houston to Kingsport is 875.6 miles (1409.2 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1018.2 miles, taking about 18h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston 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 Houston to Kingsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 42min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 26min $81–$153* Budget
Train ~24h 19min $122–$356* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Kingsport

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 292 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM