Gary to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

430.6 miles 693 km · straight line
516.7 miles estimated 831.6 km · driving distance
10h 24min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
154° SSE bearing direction

How far is Gary from Knoxville?

The distance from Gary to Knoxville is 430.6 miles (693 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located SSE of Gary. By car, the driving distance is approximately 516.7 miles, taking about 10h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Gary in Indiana 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gary 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 Gary to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 24min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 29min $41–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 53min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gary & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Gary
41.59°N, 87.35°W
America/Chicago
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 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients