Knoxville to Outer Banks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Knoxville from Outer Banks?

The distance from Knoxville to Outer Banks is 474.7 miles (763.9 km) as the crow flies. Outer Banks is located E of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 569.6 miles, taking about 11h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Outer Banks in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Outer Banks. 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.