Flight Time from Knoxville to Nashville
The flight from Knoxville to Nashville covers about 161 mi and takes roughly 48 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Knoxville and Nashville are about 161 mi (258 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 209 mi (336 km), a drive of about 3 hr 44 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 48 min.
| Straight-line distance | 161 mi / 258 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 209 mi / 336 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 44 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 48 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $26 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 36.072, -85.351 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Knoxville to Nashville is about 161 mi (258 km) in a straight line, and roughly 209 mi (336 km) by road.