Kingsport to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

594.1 miles 956.1 km · straight line
712.9 miles estimated 1147.3 km · driving distance
14h 20min estimated drive time
$69 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
179° S bearing direction

How far is Kingsport from Tampa?

The distance from Kingsport to Tampa is 594.1 miles (956.1 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located S of Kingsport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 712.9 miles, taking about 14h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Kingsport in Tennessee and Tampa in Florida.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 20min $69 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 12min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 38min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingsport & Tampa

Quick Facts

Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients