Kingsport to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

747.3 miles 1202.7 km · straight line
896.8 miles estimated 1443.2 km · driving distance
18h 2min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Kingsport from Tulsa?

The distance from Kingsport to Tulsa is 747.3 miles (1202.7 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located W of Kingsport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 896.8 miles, taking about 18h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Kingsport in Tennessee and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

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 Tulsa. 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 Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 2min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 38min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 27min $108–$314* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingsport & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
Explore more routes from Tulsa

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients