Hilton Head Island to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

315.8 miles 508.3 km · straight line
379 miles estimated 610 km · driving distance
7h 38min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
326° NW bearing direction

How far is Hilton Head Island from Knoxville?

The distance from Hilton Head Island to Knoxville is 315.8 miles (508.3 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located NW of Hilton Head Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Hilton Head Island in South Carolina 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 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 38min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 10min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 15min $45–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hilton Head Island & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Hilton Head Island
32.22°N, 80.75°W
America/New_York
3m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients