Henderson, Kentucky to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

240.6 miles 387.2 km · straight line
300.7 miles estimated 484 km · driving distance
6h 3min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Henderson, Kentucky from Knoxville?

The distance from Henderson, Kentucky to Knoxville is 240.6 miles (387.2 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located ESE of Henderson, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 300.7 miles, taking about 6h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Henderson, Kentucky in Kentucky and Knoxville in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Henderson, Kentucky 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 Henderson, Kentucky to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 3min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 16min $24–$45* Budget
Train ~5h 45min $36–$105* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Henderson, Kentucky & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Henderson, Kentucky
37.84°N, 87.59°W
America/Chicago
124m 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 80 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 103.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients