Louisville to Knoxville by train
Knoxville lies 303 km (188 mi) south-east of Louisville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 6 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 369 km (229 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Louisville | Knoxville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 624,444 | 190,740 |
| Elevation | 143 m (469 ft) | 277 m (909 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Central Station | L&N Station |
| Postal codes | 40201–40299 | 37901–37998 |
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Common questions
How far is Knoxville from Louisville?
303 km (188 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Louisville; by road roughly 369 km (229 mi).
How long does it take to get from Louisville to Knoxville by train?
About 4 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Louisville and Knoxville?
No, both are on the same offset 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.