Distance from Kansas City to Knoxville by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Knoxville (TN) is 622 miles or 1001 kilometers or 540 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Knoxville is 731 miles (1178 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 109 miles or 177 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Knoxville, TN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Knoxville is 622 miles or 1001 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Knoxville, is Nashville International Airport (BNA).

What is the average flight time from Kansas City to Knoxville?

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Knoxville, TN is 1 hours 25 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Knoxville Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Knoxville, TN

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Knoxville, Tennessee is 731 miles or 1178 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Knoxville, TN is 731 miles or 1178 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Knoxville, Tennessee is approximately 731 miles (1178 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Knoxville, TN

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Knoxville, TN?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 30 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Knoxville take?
Kansas City and Knoxville are 13 hours 30 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 Kansas City and Knoxville

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Knoxville (TN) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Knoxville
2025-12-19, 07:15:29 EST2025-12-19, 07:15:29 EST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Knoxville Tennessee, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 731 mi 1178 km 634.8 nmi
Straight line distance 622 mi 1001 km 540 nmi
Difference 109 mi 177 km 94 nmi

Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1''
Latitude39.12516
Longitude-94.55031
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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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 Kansas City, MO and Knoxville, TN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 24 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 18 hours 24 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 16 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 14 hours 43 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 13 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 12 hours 16 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 12 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 39 minutes