Ann Arbor to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

436.6 miles 702.6 km · straight line
523.9 miles estimated 843.1 km · driving distance
10h 32min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Knoxville?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Knoxville is 436.6 miles (702.6 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located S of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 523.9 miles, taking about 10h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Knoxville in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 32min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 38min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 0min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m 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 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients