Kingsport to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

711.6 miles 1145.2 km · straight line
853.9 miles estimated 1374.2 km · driving distance
17h 11min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Kingsport from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Kingsport to Lawrence, Kansas is 711.6 miles (1145.2 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located WNW of Kingsport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 853.9 miles, taking about 17h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Kingsport in Tennessee and Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Kingsport and Lawrence, Kansas. 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 Kingsport to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 11min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 37min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 20min $102–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingsport & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients