Grand Rapids to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Rapids from Knoxville?

The distance from Grand Rapids to Knoxville is 492.7 miles (792.9 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located SSE of Grand Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 591.2 miles, taking about 11h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Grand Rapids 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. 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 Grand Rapids 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.