Day trip from Lexington-Fayette to Knoxville
Knoxville lies 237 km (147 mi) south of Lexington-Fayette, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 237 km (147 mi) apart, Knoxville is a realistic day trip from Lexington-Fayette: about 3 h 51 min each way by road.
| Lexington-Fayette | Knoxville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 314,488 | 190,740 |
| Elevation | 304 m (997 ft) | 277 m (909 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
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Common questions
How far is Knoxville from Lexington-Fayette?
237 km (147 mi) in a straight line, south of Lexington-Fayette; by road roughly 289 km (180 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lexington-Fayette to Knoxville by road?
About 3 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Knoxville?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
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.