Day trip from Knoxville to Athens
Athens lies 228 km (142 mi) south of Knoxville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 228 km (142 mi) apart, Athens is a realistic day trip from Knoxville: about 3 h 42 min each way by road.
| Knoxville | Athens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 190,740 | 127,315 |
| Elevation | 277 m (909 ft) | 232 m (761 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 37901–37998 | 30601–30612 |
What to see in Athens
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Regional Library System | 930,914 | 2015 |
The busiest is Athens Regional Library System at 930,914 visitors in 2015. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Athens
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Staying in Athens
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Book a hotel in Athens
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Common questions
How far is Athens from Knoxville?
228 km (142 mi) in a straight line, south of Knoxville; by road roughly 278 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Knoxville to Athens by road?
About 3 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Knoxville and Athens?
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 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.