Knoxville to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Knoxville from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Knoxville to Midland, Texas is 1074 miles (1728.4 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located W of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1288.8 miles, taking about 25h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Midland, Texas in Texas.

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. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Knoxville and Midland, Texas. 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.