Driving from Lexington to Knoxville
Knoxville lies 231 km (143 mi) south of Lexington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 282 km (175 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Lexington | Knoxville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 320,347 | 190,740 |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) | 277 m (909 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 40502–40598 | 37901–37998 |
Where to book car hire from Lexington to Knoxville
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Staying in Knoxville
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Common questions
How far is Knoxville from Lexington?
231 km (143 mi) in a straight line, south of Lexington; by road roughly 282 km (175 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lexington to Knoxville by car?
About 3 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lexington and Knoxville?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.