Knoxville to Montgomery, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

282.5 miles 454.7 km · straight line
353.2 miles estimated 568.4 km · driving distance
7h 6min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Knoxville to Montgomery, Alabama is 282.5 miles (454.7 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located SSW of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 353.2 miles, taking about 7h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Montgomery, Alabama. 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 Montgomery, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 6min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 31min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 45min $42–$124* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Montgomery, Alabama

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 94 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients