Joliet to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Joliet from Knoxville?

The distance from Joliet to Knoxville is 445 miles (716.2 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located SSE of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 534 miles, taking about 10h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Joliet in Illinois 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 Joliet 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.