Distance from Washington to Knoxville by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Knoxville (TN) is 430 miles or 692 kilometers or 374 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Knoxville is 488 miles (786 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 58 miles or 94 km.

Washington to Knoxville Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Knoxville, TN
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Knoxville, TN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Knoxville, Tennessee is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Knoxville, TN

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Knoxville, Tennessee is 488 miles or 786 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Knoxville, TN is 488 miles or 786 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Knoxville, Tennessee is approximately 488 miles (786 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Knoxville, TN

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Knoxville, TN?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 1 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Knoxville take?
Washington and Knoxville are 9 hours 1 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 Washington and Knoxville

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Knoxville (TN) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Knoxville
2025-12-18, 11:04:26 EST	2025-12-18, 11:04:26 EST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Knoxville Tennessee, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	488 mi	786 km	423.78 nmi
Straight line distance	430 mi	692 km	374 nmi
Difference	58 mi	94 km	49 nmi

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