Kingsport to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

380.3 miles 612.1 km · straight line
456.4 miles estimated 734.5 km · driving distance
9h 11min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Kingsport from Tupelo?

The distance from Kingsport to Tupelo is 380.3 miles (612.1 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located WSW of Kingsport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 456.4 miles, taking about 9h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Kingsport in Tennessee and Tupelo in Mississippi.

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. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 11min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 1min $37–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 43min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingsport & Tupelo

Quick Facts

Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
Tupelo
34.26°N, 88.70°W
America/Chicago
85m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients