Knoxville to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

678.2 miles 1091.4 km · straight line
813.8 miles estimated 1309.7 km · driving distance
16h 22min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Knoxville to West Palm Beach is 678.2 miles (1091.4 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SSE of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 813.8 miles, taking about 16h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and West Palm Beach in Florida.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 West Palm Beach. 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 West Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 22min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 38min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 17min $98–$285* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & West Palm Beach

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
West Palm Beach
26.72°N, 80.05°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients