Bloomington, Indiana to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

263.4 miles 423.9 km · straight line
329.3 miles estimated 529.9 km · driving distance
6h 37min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
146° SSE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Knoxville?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Knoxville is 263.4 miles (423.9 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located SSE of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 329.3 miles, taking about 6h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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. 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 Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 37min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 56min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 17min $40–$115* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients