Knoxville to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

358.4 miles 576.8 km · straight line
430.1 miles estimated 692.2 km · driving distance
8h 39min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Knoxville to Wilmington, North Carolina is 358.4 miles (576.8 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located ESE of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 430.1 miles, taking about 8h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Wilmington, North Carolina 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 Wilmington, North Carolina. 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 Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 39min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 23min $34–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 13min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
Wilmington, North Carolina
34.23°N, 77.94°W
America/New_York
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients