Distance from Sacramento to Knoxville by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Sacramento (CA) to Knoxville (TN) is 2060 miles or 3315 kilometers or 1789 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Sacramento to Knoxville is 2460 miles (3960 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 400 miles or 645 km.

Sacramento to Knoxville Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Knoxville, TN

The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Knoxville, Tennessee is 2460 miles or 3960 km.
The total driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Knoxville, TN is 2460 miles or 3960 kilometers. Your trip begins in Sacramento, California. It ends in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Knoxville, Tennessee is approximately 2460 miles (3960 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 42 to 43 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Sacramento, CA to Knoxville, TN

How long is the drive from Sacramento, CA to Knoxville, TN?
The total driving time is 42 hours, 40 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Sacramento to Knoxville take?
Sacramento and Knoxville are 42 hours 40 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Sacramento and Knoxville

Time difference between Sacramento (CA) and Knoxville (TN) is 3 Hours.
Knoxville time is 3 Hours ahead of Sacramento.

Current local time in Sacramento	Current local time in Knoxville
2025-12-12, 23:29:55 PST	2025-12-13, 02:29:55 EST

How Far is it Between Sacramento California, USA and Knoxville Tennessee, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2460 mi	3960 km	2136.26 nmi
Straight line distance	2060 mi	3315 km	1789 nmi
Difference	400 mi	645 km	347 nmi

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