Knoxville to Rocky Mount: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.8 miles 551.7 km · straight line
411.3 miles estimated 662 km · driving distance
8h 17min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Rocky Mount?

The distance from Knoxville to Rocky Mount is 342.8 miles (551.7 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mount is located E of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 411.3 miles, taking about 8h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount. 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 Rocky Mount

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 17min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 56min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 52min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Rocky Mount

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Rocky Mount
35.94°N, 77.79°W
America/New_York
30m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients