Grand Canyon to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1569.6 miles 2526.1 km · straight line
1883.6 miles estimated 3031.3 km · driving distance
37h 53min estimated drive time
$181 - $223 estimated fuel cost
~3h 39min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Canyon from Knoxville?

The distance from Grand Canyon to Knoxville is 1569.6 miles (2526.1 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located E of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1883.6 miles, taking about 37h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 39min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona 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 Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 53min $181 - $223 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 28min $151–$283* Budget
Train ~49h 15min $226–$659* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Canyon & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m 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 523 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients