Albuquerque to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1276.7 miles 2054.7 km · straight line
1400.9 miles actual route 2254.5 km · driving distance
24h 25min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~3h 4min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Knoxville?

The distance from Albuquerque to Knoxville is 1276.7 miles (2054.7 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located E of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1400.9 miles, taking about 24h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 4min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico 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 Albuquerque and Knoxville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 25min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 18min $112–$210* Budget
Train ~31h 45min $168–$490* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 426 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM