Allentown to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

558.3 miles 898.5 km · straight line
670 miles estimated 1078.2 km · driving distance
13h 29min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Allentown from Knoxville?

The distance from Allentown to Knoxville is 558.3 miles (898.5 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located WSW of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 670 miles, taking about 13h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Allentown in Pennsylvania 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Allentown 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.

How to Get from Allentown to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 29min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 11min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 32min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Allentown & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Allentown
40.61°N, 75.49°W
America/New_York
103m 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 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients