Baltimore to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

461.2 miles 742.2 km · straight line
524.9 miles actual route 844.8 km · driving distance
9h 46min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Knoxville?

The distance from Baltimore to Knoxville is 461.2 miles (742.2 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located WSW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 524.9 miles, taking about 9h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 46min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 43min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~9h 17min $63–$184* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM