Baton Rouge to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

566.6 miles 911.8 km · straight line
679.9 miles estimated 1094.2 km · driving distance
13h 41min estimated drive time
$65 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Knoxville?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Knoxville is 566.6 miles (911.8 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located NE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 679.9 miles, taking about 13h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 41min $65 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 25min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 47min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients