El Paso to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1323.5 miles 2130 km · straight line
1478.2 miles actual route 2378.9 km · driving distance
25h 36min estimated drive time
$142 - $175 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Knoxville?

The distance from El Paso to Knoxville is 1323.5 miles (2130 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located ENE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1478.2 miles, taking about 25h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 36min $142 - $175 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 43min $118–$222* Budget
Train ~33h 17min $177–$517* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Knoxville

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 441 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM