How far is Knoxville, TN from Memphis, TN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Knoxville and Memphis is 348.94 miles (561.57 km).

Flight distance from Knoxville, TN to Memphis, TN is 348.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 47 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from Knoxville to Memphis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Knoxville, Tennessee to Memphis, Tennessee is: 391.42 miles (629.92 km) by car.

Driving from Knoxville to Memphis will take approximately 05 hours 42 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Knoxville and Memphis

The distance between Knoxville and Memphis 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 Knoxville, TN and Memphis, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 10:55:32, although it is 09:55:32 in Memphis.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 13 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 47 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 13 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 52.28 liters (13.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Knoxville and Memphis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Knoxville to Memphis is $43.37 (diesel $57.78).

Tennessee gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.14 $3.56 $3.93 $4.18
Total $43.37 $49.14 $54.32 $57.78

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Knoxville and Memphis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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