Knoxville to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

349 miles 561.6 km · straight line
391.1 miles actual route 629.4 km · driving distance
7h 10min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Memphis?

The distance from Knoxville to Memphis is 349 miles (561.6 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located W of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391.1 miles, taking about 7h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States.

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 Memphis. 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 Knoxville to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 10min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 36min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~6h 49min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Memphis

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM