Austin, Texas to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

890.2 miles 1432.7 km · straight line
1037.5 miles actual route 1669.7 km · driving distance
18h 20min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Knoxville?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Knoxville is 890.2 miles (1432.7 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1037.5 miles, taking about 18h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, Texas 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.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 20min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 0min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~23h 50min $125–$363* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM