Cities Near Kingsport
Cities near Kingsport, Tennessee: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Johnson City, Asheville, Knoxville. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Kingsport, Tennessee is Johnson City, about 20 mi (32 km) away — roughly 39 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | 20 mi / 32 km | 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Asheville | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Knoxville | 86 mi / 138 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Gastonia | 118 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Greenville | 118 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Huntersville | 124 mi / 200 km | 2 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Meads | 129 mi / 208 km | 3 hr | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Charlotte | 133 mi / 213 km | 3 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Winston-Salem | 133 mi / 214 km | 3 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Concord | 136 mi / 219 km | 3 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Kingsport
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Johnson City, Asheville, Knoxville. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Kingsport
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Gastonia, Greenville, Huntersville, Meads, Charlotte. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Kingsport include Johnson City, Asheville, Knoxville, Gastonia, Greenville. The closest is Johnson City, about 20 miles (32 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Johnson City
- → Best time to visit Asheville
- → Best time to visit Knoxville
- → Best time to visit Gastonia
- → Best time to visit Greenville
- → Best time to visit Huntersville
- → Best time to visit Meads
- → Best time to visit Charlotte
- → Best time to visit Winston-Salem
- → Best time to visit Concord