Drive or Fly: Waverly, TN to Knoxville, 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 BNA–TYS. At 245 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
4h 42m
Distance
245 mi
Total Cost
$89
CO2
99 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 17m
26m in the air
Air Distance
217 mi
Total Cost
$184
CO2
55 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between BNA and TYS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 4h 42m | 4h 17m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $89 | $184 |
| Carbon footprint | 99 kg CO2 | 55 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 Apr 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 40, US 70, SR 46
via I 40, I 840, US 70S
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Waverly, TN to Knoxville, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.