Fairmont to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

319.2 miles 513.7 km · straight line
383 miles estimated 616.4 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
221° SW bearing direction

How far is Fairmont from Knoxville?

The distance from Fairmont to Knoxville is 319.2 miles (513.7 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located SW of Fairmont. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Fairmont in West Virginia 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fairmont and Knoxville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fairmont to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fairmont & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Fairmont
39.49°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
300m 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 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients