Knoxville to Sugar Land: Road Trip Guide & Distance

808.3 miles 1300.9 km · straight line
970 miles estimated 1561.1 km · driving distance
19h 31min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Sugar Land?

The distance from Knoxville to Sugar Land is 808.3 miles (1300.9 km) as the crow flies. Sugar Land is located WSW of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 970 miles, taking about 19h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Sugar Land in Texas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Knoxville and Sugar Land. 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 Sugar Land

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 31min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 25min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~25h 22min $116–$340* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Sugar Land

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Sugar Land
29.62°N, 95.64°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients