Houston to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Houston from Knoxville?
The distance from Houston to Knoxville is 789.7 miles (1270.9 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 922.5 miles, taking about 16h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston and Knoxville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Houston to Knoxville
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 263 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
- You could travel this distance about 31.5 times to circle the Earth's equator