Knoxville to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

762.9 miles 1227.7 km · straight line
857.4 miles actual route 1379.8 km · driving distance
15h 9min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Knoxville to Oklahoma City is 762.9 miles (1227.7 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located W of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 857.4 miles, taking about 15h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

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 Oklahoma City. 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 Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 9min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 11min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~19h 42min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 254 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM