Charlottesville to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charlottesville from Knoxville?

The distance from Charlottesville to Knoxville is 332.6 miles (535.3 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located WSW of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 399.2 miles, taking about 8h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia 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 Charlottesville 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.