Kingsport to Rocky Mount: Road Trip Guide & Distance

269.2 miles 433.2 km · straight line
336.5 miles estimated 541.5 km · driving distance
6h 46min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Kingsport from Rocky Mount?

The distance from Kingsport to Rocky Mount is 269.2 miles (433.2 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mount is located E of Kingsport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 336.5 miles, taking about 6h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Kingsport in Tennessee and Rocky Mount in North Carolina.

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. 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 Rocky Mount. 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 Rocky Mount

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 46min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 7min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 26min $40–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingsport & Rocky Mount

Quick Facts

Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
Rocky Mount
35.94°N, 77.79°W
America/New_York
30m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients