Knoxville to Orlando: Road Trip Guide & Distance

533.8 miles 859.1 km · straight line
640.6 miles estimated 1030.9 km · driving distance
12h 53min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Orlando?

The distance from Knoxville to Orlando is 533.8 miles (859.1 km) as the crow flies. Orlando is located SSE of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 640.6 miles, taking about 12h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Orlando in Florida.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 53min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 28min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 45min $77–$224* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Orlando

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Orlando
28.54°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
34m 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 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients