There are
2,092 mi
from Knoxville, TN to Palm Desert, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 12 hours to go from Knoxville, Tennessee to Palm Desert, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Knoxville, TN to Palm Desert, CA) is 1,838.38 mi.
2,092 mi = 3,366.87 kms