How far is Memphis, TN from Knoxville, TN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Memphis and Knoxville is 348.94 miles (561.57 km).
Flight distance from Memphis, TN to Knoxville, TN is 348.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 47 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from Memphis to Knoxville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Knoxville, Tennessee is: 391.15 miles (629.5 km) by car.
Driving from Memphis to Knoxville will take approximately 05 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Memphis
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in western Tennessee. Memphis is a major center for the music industry and is home to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
| Population | 649705 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°8'58"N 90°2'56"W |
| Latitude | 35.1495300 |
| Longitude | -90.0489800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Knoxville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Knoxville Zoo and the Museum of Art & Design.
| Population | 190223 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°57'38"N 83°55'15"W |
| Latitude | 35.9606400 |
| Longitude | -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Knoxville: US 11 (-83.920795,35.960617)
Estimated Travel Time Between Memphis and Knoxville
The distance between Memphis and Knoxville is 630 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 59 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Memphis, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Memphis is 07:23:07, although it is 08:23:07 in Knoxville.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 52.25 liters (13.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Memphis and Knoxville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Memphis to Knoxville is $43.34 (diesel $57.74).
Tennessee gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.14 | $3.56 | $3.93 | $4.18 |
| Total | $43.34 | $49.11 | $54.29 | $57.74 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Tennessee ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.140 (Diesel $4.183) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Memphis and Knoxville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
