Kingsport to Spartanburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

115.9 miles 186.6 km · straight line
145 miles estimated 233.3 km · driving distance
2h 55min estimated drive time
$14 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Kingsport from Spartanburg?

The distance from Kingsport to Spartanburg is 115.9 miles (186.6 km) as the crow flies. Spartanburg is located SSE of Kingsport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 145 miles, taking about 2h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Kingsport in Tennessee and Spartanburg in South 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kingsport and Spartanburg. 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 Spartanburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 55min $14 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 30min $12–$22* Budget
Train ~2h 46min $17–$51* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingsport & Spartanburg

Quick Facts

Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
Spartanburg
34.95°N, 81.93°W
America/New_York
246m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 39 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 214.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients