Knoxville to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

375.7 miles 604.6 km · straight line
450.8 miles estimated 725.5 km · driving distance
9h 4min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Knoxville to Pittsburgh is 375.7 miles (604.6 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NNE of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 450.8 miles, taking about 9h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 4min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 53min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 37min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients