Detroit to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

442.7 miles 712.4 km · straight line
509.9 miles actual route 820.6 km · driving distance
9h 33min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
186° S bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Knoxville?

The distance from Detroit to Knoxville is 442.7 miles (712.4 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located S of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 509.9 miles, taking about 9h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit 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 Detroit to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 33min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 28min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 4min $61–$178* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

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

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM