Columbus, Ohio to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

280.9 miles 452.1 km · straight line
359.2 miles actual route 578.1 km · driving distance
6h 49min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
191° S bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Knoxville?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Knoxville is 280.9 miles (452.1 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located S of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 359.2 miles, taking about 6h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio 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.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 49min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 11min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 29min $43–$126* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 94 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM