Drive or Fly: Knoxville, TN to Rossville, TN?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for TYS–MEM. At 376 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 6m
Distance
376.3 mi
Total Cost
$114
CO2
152 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 33m
39m in the air
Air Distance
322 mi
Total Cost
$188
CO2
82 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TYS and MEM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 6m | 3h 33m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $114 | $188 |
| Carbon footprint | 152 kg CO2 | 82 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 40, TN 76, TN 57
via US 72, I 75, US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Knoxville, TN to Rossville, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.