Knoxville to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Knoxville from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Knoxville to Richmond, Virginia is 375.1 miles (603.7 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ENE of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 450.1 miles, taking about 9h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Richmond, Virginia. 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.