Kingsport to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

290.8 miles 468 km · straight line
363.5 miles estimated 585 km · driving distance
7h 19min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kingsport from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Kingsport to Richmond, Virginia is 290.8 miles (468 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ENE of Kingsport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.5 miles, taking about 7h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Kingsport in Tennessee and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Kingsport and Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 19min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 47min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 57min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingsport & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients