Kingsport to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

694.3 miles 1117.3 km · straight line
833.1 miles estimated 1340.8 km · driving distance
16h 46min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Kingsport from Shreveport?

The distance from Kingsport to Shreveport is 694.3 miles (1117.3 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located WSW of Kingsport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 833.1 miles, taking about 16h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Kingsport in Tennessee and Shreveport in Louisiana.

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 Shreveport. 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 Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 46min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 7min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 48min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingsport & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
Shreveport
32.53°N, 93.75°W
America/Chicago
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients