Drive or Fly: Mount Carmel, 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 TRI–TYS. At 87 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 46m
Distance
87.8 mi
Total Cost
$54
CO2
35 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 49m
10m in the air
Air Distance
81 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
21 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TRI and TYS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 46m | 2h 49m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $54 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 35 kg CO2 | 21 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 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 11W, US 11W; SR 1
via I 81, I 40, I 26; US 23
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Mount Carmel, TN to Knoxville, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.