Abilene to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Abilene from Knoxville?

The distance from Abilene to Knoxville is 934.4 miles (1503.7 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located ENE of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1121.2 miles, taking about 22h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Knoxville in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Knoxville. 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.