Colorado Springs to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Colorado Springs from Knoxville?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Knoxville is 1161.7 miles (1869.5 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1318.4 miles, taking about 23h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs 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.