Knoxville to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

533.1 miles 857.9 km · straight line
625.7 miles actual route 1006.9 km · driving distance
11h 53min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
338° NNW bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Milwaukee?

The distance from Knoxville to Milwaukee is 533.1 miles (857.9 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NNW of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 625.7 miles, taking about 11h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Knoxville and Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 53min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 16min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~15h 27min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM