Kingsport to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kingsport from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Kingsport to Wilmington, North Carolina is 305.5 miles (491.7 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located ESE of Kingsport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.9 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Kingsport in Tennessee and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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 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 Wilmington, North Carolina. 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.