Kingsport to Sterling Heights: Road Trip Guide & Distance

417.5 miles 671.9 km · straight line
501 miles estimated 806.3 km · driving distance
10h 5min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
357° N bearing direction

How far is Kingsport from Sterling Heights?

The distance from Kingsport to Sterling Heights is 417.5 miles (671.9 km) as the crow flies. Sterling Heights is located N of Kingsport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 501 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Kingsport in Tennessee and Sterling Heights in Michigan.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kingsport and Sterling Heights. 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 Sterling Heights

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 5min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 6min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 35min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingsport & Sterling Heights

Quick Facts

Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
Sterling Heights
42.58°N, 83.03°W
America/Detroit
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients