Knoxville to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

296 miles 476.4 km · straight line
366.5 miles actual route 589.8 km · driving distance
6h 57min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Raleigh?

The distance from Knoxville to Raleigh is 296 miles (476.4 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366.5 miles, taking about 6h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Raleigh 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 57min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 20min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 36min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM