Distance from Denver to Knoxville by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Knoxville (TN) is 1176 miles or 1892 kilometers or 1021 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Knoxville is 1334 miles (2148 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 158 miles or 256 km.

Flight distance from Denver, CO to Knoxville, TN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Denver and Knoxville is 1176 miles or 1892 km.
The nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Knoxville, is Nashville International Airport (BNA).

What is the average flight time from Denver to Knoxville?

Flight time from Denver, CO to Knoxville, TN is 2 hours 42 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Denver to Knoxville Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Denver, CO and Knoxville, TN
This map shows the distance from Denver, CO, Usa to Knoxville, TN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Denver, Colorado to Knoxville, Tennessee is displayed below.

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Knoxville, TN

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Knoxville, Tennessee is 1334 miles or 2148 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Knoxville, TN is 1334 miles or 2148 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Knoxville, Tennessee is approximately 1334 miles (2148 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 23 to 24 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Knoxville, TN

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Knoxville, TN?
The total driving time is 23 hours, 44 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Knoxville take?
Denver and Knoxville are 23 hours 44 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Denver and Knoxville

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Knoxville (TN) is 2 Hours.
Knoxville time is 2 Hours ahead of Denver.

Current local time in DenverCurrent local time in Knoxville
2026-04-01, 08:12:01 MDT2026-04-01, 10:12:01 EDT
How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Knoxville Tennessee, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Denver, CO and Knoxville, TN in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1334 mi 2148 km 1158.45 nmi
Straight line distance 1176 mi 1892 km 1021 nmi
Difference 158 mi 256 km 137 nmi

Denver Details

Denver is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 44' 20.9'' Longitude: W 104° 59' 4.9''
Latitude39.73915
Longitude-104.9847
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Denver

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Knoxville Details

Knoxville is located in Tennessee, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 57' 38.3'' Longitude: W 83° 55' 14.7''
Latitude35.96064
Longitude-83.92074
StateTennessee
Nearest airports to Knoxville

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Denver, CO and Knoxville, TN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 44 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 33 hours 33 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 29 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 26 hours 51 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 24 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 22 hours 22 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 20 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 19 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 17 hours 54 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 16 hours 46 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 15 hours 47 minutes