Knoxville to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

445.8 miles 717.5 km · straight line
542.2 miles actual route 872.6 km · driving distance
10h 3min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Knoxville to Virginia Beach is 445.8 miles (717.5 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located E of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 542.2 miles, taking about 10h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 3min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 4min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~9h 33min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Virginia Beach
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM