Chicago to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Knoxville?
The distance from Chicago to Knoxville is 454.8 miles (731.9 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located SSE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537.6 miles, taking about 10h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois 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. 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 Chicago 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
- You could travel this distance about 54.8 times to circle the Earth's equator