Knoxville to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

550.6 miles 886.1 km · straight line
624.1 miles actual route 1004.4 km · driving distance
11h 48min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Philadelphia?

The distance from Knoxville to Philadelphia is 550.6 miles (886.1 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ENE of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 624.1 miles, taking about 11h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 48min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 10min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~15h 20min $75–$218* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM