Knoxville to Mattoon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

344.1 miles 553.7 km · straight line
412.8 miles estimated 664.4 km · driving distance
8h 18min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Mattoon?

The distance from Knoxville to Mattoon is 344.1 miles (553.7 km) as the crow flies. Mattoon is located NW of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.8 miles, taking about 8h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Mattoon in Illinois.

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 Knoxville and Mattoon. 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 Knoxville to Mattoon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 18min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 58min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 53min $50–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Mattoon

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Mattoon
39.48°N, 88.37°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients