Driving from Houston to Knoxville
Knoxville lies 1,270 km (789 mi) north-east of Houston, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 1,550 km (963 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Houston | Knoxville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 190,740 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 277 m (909 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 37901–37998 |
Clocks in Knoxville are 1 h ahead of Houston right now, so a 17 h 13 min journey lands 18 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Houston to Knoxville
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Staying in Knoxville
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Common questions
How far is Knoxville from Houston?
1,270 km (789 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Houston; by road roughly 1,550 km (963 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Knoxville by car?
About 17 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Knoxville?
Knoxville is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
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- 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.