Alpharetta to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

132 miles 212.4 km · straight line
165 miles estimated 265.5 km · driving distance
3h 19min estimated drive time
$16 - $20 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Alpharetta from Knoxville?

The distance from Alpharetta to Knoxville is 132 miles (212.4 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located N of Alpharetta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 165 miles, taking about 3h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Alpharetta in Georgia and Knoxville in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 19min $16 - $20 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 59min $13–$25* Budget
Train ~3h 9min $20–$58* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alpharetta & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Alpharetta
34.08°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
347m 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 44 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 188.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients