Cities Near Knoxville
Cities near Knoxville, Tennessee: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Asheville, Kingsport, Johnson City. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Knoxville, Tennessee is Asheville, about 81 mi (130 km) away — roughly 1 hr 52 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 81 mi / 130 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kingsport | 86 mi / 138 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Johnson City | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| East Chattanooga | 97 mi / 156 km | 2 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Greenville | 115 mi / 185 km | 2 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Alpharetta | 132 mi / 212 km | 3 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Murfreesboro | 138 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Athens | 142 mi / 228 km | 3 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Sandy Springs | 143 mi / 230 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Marietta | 143 mi / 231 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Knoxville
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Asheville, Kingsport, Johnson City, East Chattanooga. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Knoxville
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Greenville, Alpharetta, Murfreesboro, Athens, Sandy Springs. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Knoxville include Asheville, Kingsport, Johnson City, East Chattanooga, Greenville. The closest is Asheville, about 81 miles (130 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Asheville
- → Best time to visit Kingsport
- → Best time to visit Johnson City
- → Best time to visit East Chattanooga
- → Best time to visit Greenville
- → Best time to visit Alpharetta
- → Best time to visit Murfreesboro
- → Best time to visit Athens
- → Best time to visit Sandy Springs
- → Best time to visit Marietta