How far is Munford, TN from Kingsport, TN?

The driving distance from Munford, TN to Kingsport, TN is about 470.4 miles (757 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 412.4 miles (663.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
470.37 mi
07h 11m
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
470.37 mi
Kilometers
756.99 km
Drive Time
07h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsport
Wed, May 13, 3:50 AM EDT
Return by in Munford
Wed, May 13, 10:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munford
2026-05-12T19:39
Arrive Kingsport
Wed, May 13, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:11 PM to 3:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Munford
8:00 PM CDT
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 Munford
231.8 mi
03h 35m
To Kingsport
238.6 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Tipton Street

    50 m · 6 sec · North Tipton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Munford-Atoka Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Munford-Atoka Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2478 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Pleasant Avenue

    1499 ft · 31 sec · West Pleasant Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Maple Street

    92 m · 7 sec · South Maple Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue

    1985 ft · 34 sec · East Liberty Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 54

    21.7 mi · 32 min · State Route 54

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    120 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park

    784 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    141.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  17. 17

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

    1136 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 93: Jonesborough, Fall Branch

    155 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2954 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Sullivan Street

    1108 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Broad Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    698 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 45%
US 70
142 mi · 30%
I 81 North
50.5 mi · 11%
State Route 54
21.7 mi · 5%
Munford-Atoka Avenue
12.6 mi · 3%
East Main Street
10.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

174 mi · 03h 10m

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
07h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
412.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
03h 35m from Munford
Leave By
9:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Munford and Sunny near Kingsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 470.4 miles (757 km) and usually takes 07h 11m 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 231.8 miles from Munford and 238.6 miles from Kingsport.

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 58 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 CDT. 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 $62.60 one way or $125.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Munford and Kingsport. Straight-line distance: 412.39 mi (663.68 km).

Munford

#1 Munford

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America

Population6,201
Coordinates35.4492500, -89.8150800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Kingsport

#2 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: North Tipton Street (-89.814904, 35.449222)
End: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 757 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.6 gal
62.83 L · about $62.60
Round trip
$125.20
33.2 gal · 125.66 L
Estimated CO2
147.5 kg one way
Round trip: 295 kg / 650 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $62.60 $125.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $70.60 $141.20
Premium $4.65 $77.26 $154.51
Diesel $5.30 $88.05 $176.09

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 Munford, TN and Kingsport, TN. The current time in Munford is 19:39:41, although it is 20:39:41 in Kingsport.

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.