Kingsport to Wake Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

229.1 miles 368.7 km · straight line
286.4 miles estimated 460.9 km · driving distance
5h 46min estimated drive time
$28 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Kingsport from Wake Forest?

The distance from Kingsport to Wake Forest is 229.1 miles (368.7 km) as the crow flies. Wake Forest is located E of Kingsport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 286.4 miles, taking about 5h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Kingsport in Tennessee and Wake Forest in North 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kingsport and Wake Forest. 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 Wake Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 46min $28 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 55min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~5h 29min $34–$100* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingsport & Wake Forest

Quick Facts

Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
Wake Forest
35.98°N, 78.51°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 76 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 108.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients