Knoxville to Meridian: Road Trip Guide & Distance

369.4 miles 594.5 km · straight line
443.3 miles estimated 713.4 km · driving distance
8h 55min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
229° SW bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Meridian?

The distance from Knoxville to Meridian is 369.4 miles (594.5 km) as the crow flies. Meridian is located SW of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 443.3 miles, taking about 8h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Meridian in Mississippi.

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 Meridian. 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 Meridian

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 55min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 42min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 28min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Meridian

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Meridian
32.36°N, 88.70°W
America/Chicago
105m elevation
Explore more routes from Meridian

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients