Atlanta to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Atlanta from Knoxville?

The distance from Atlanta to Knoxville is 155.1 miles (249.6 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located N of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 202.3 miles, taking about 3h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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.