Kansas City to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

622.5 miles 1001.8 km · straight line
731.6 miles actual route 1177.4 km · driving distance
13h 37min estimated drive time
$70 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Knoxville?

The distance from Kansas City to Knoxville is 622.5 miles (1001.8 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located ESE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 731.6 miles, taking about 13h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 37min $70 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 20min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~17h 42min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM