Arlington, Texas to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

783.9 miles 1261.5 km · straight line
940.6 miles estimated 1513.8 km · driving distance
18h 55min estimated drive time
$91 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Knoxville?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Knoxville is 783.9 miles (1261.5 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located ENE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 940.6 miles, taking about 18h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 55min $91 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 42min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~24h 36min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 261 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients