How far is Kingsport, TN from Munford, TN?

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to Munford, TN is about 463.2 miles (745.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 412.4 miles (663.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
463.17 mi
08h 47m
Flight
412.39 mi
663.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
412.39 mi
Kilometers
663.68 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
463.17 mi
Kilometers
745.4 km
Drive Time
08h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Munford
Wed, May 13, 5:37 AM CDT
Return by in Kingsport
Wed, May 13, 3:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-05-12T21:49
Arrive Munford
Wed, May 13, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:48 PM to 3:18 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsport
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alexandria
TN

Town in DeKalb County, Tennessee

From Kingsport
231.3 mi
04h 23m
To Munford
231.9 mi
04h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsport and Munford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsport and Munford.

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    636 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    133 m · 12 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    573 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Sullivan Street

    1054 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1627 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1754 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    49.4 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  21. 21

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    141.8 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley

    1247 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward West Main Street

    122 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    21.7 mi · 32 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Liberty Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Liberty Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left

    11.6 mi · 18 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Munford-Atoka Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Munford-Atoka Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Tipton Street

    50 m · 3 sec · North Tipton Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tipton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport and Munford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
196 mi · 42%
Nashville
155 mi · 33%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 12%
West Main Street
21.8 mi · 5%
East Main Street
10.2 mi · 2%
South Wilcox Drive
4.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
412.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
04h 23m from Kingsport
Leave By
6:24 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingsport and Sunny near Munford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsport to Munford?

The road trip is about 463.2 miles (745.4 km) and usually takes 08h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 231.3 miles from Kingsport and 231.9 miles from Munford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 412.4 miles (663.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.62 one way or $123.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport and Munford, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingsport and Sunny near Munford.

Stop Ideas Near Alexandria

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alexandria, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alexandria.

BUS

Nashville, TN

67 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and Munford. Straight-line distance: 412.39 mi (663.68 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Munford

#2 Munford

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America

Population6,201
Coordinates35.4492500, -89.8150800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingsport (-82.56182, 36.54843)
End: Munford (-89.81508, 35.44925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 745 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.34 gal
61.87 L · about $61.62
Round trip
$123.24
32.68 gal · 123.74 L
Estimated CO2
145.2 kg one way
Round trip: 290.4 kg / 640 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $61.62 $123.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $69.49 $138.99
Premium $4.65 $76.05 $152.09
Diesel $5.30 $86.67 $173.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingsport, TN and Munford, TN. The current time in Kingsport is 21:49:38, although it is 20:49:38 in Munford.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.