Indianapolis to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

296 miles 476.4 km · straight line
398.7 miles actual route 641.6 km · driving distance
7h 37min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
138° SE bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Kingsport?

The distance from Indianapolis to Kingsport is 296 miles (476.4 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located SE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 398.7 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Kingsport in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Kingsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 37min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 8min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 14min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Kingsport

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m 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 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM