Jacksonville, North Carolina to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

375.1 miles 603.6 km · straight line
450.1 miles estimated 724.3 km · driving distance
9h 3min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, North Carolina from Knoxville?

The distance from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Knoxville is 375.1 miles (603.6 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located WNW of Jacksonville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 450.1 miles, taking about 9h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, North Carolina in North 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 Jacksonville, North Carolina 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 Jacksonville, North Carolina to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 3min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 52min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 36min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, North Carolina & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, North Carolina
34.75°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
4m 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 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients