Knoxville to Wake Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Knoxville from Wake Forest?
The distance from Knoxville to Wake Forest is 302.5 miles (486.9 km) as the crow flies. Wake Forest is located E of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.2 miles, taking about 7h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
- You could travel this distance about 82.3 times to circle the Earth's equator