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Weekend Drives from Knoxville, TN

Routes

30

Avg Distance

113 mi

Avg Drive

2h 11m

Destinations

30

The best weekend drives from Knoxville, TN cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 30 solid options across 30 destinations, with the typical route running about 118 miles each way.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Knoxville, TN — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Knoxville, TN — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Knoxville, TN that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 118 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Knoxville, TN → Athens, TN

58 mi 1h 8m Score: 7/10

Knoxville, TN → Huntsville, TN

54.8 mi 1h 12m Score: 9/10

Knoxville, TN → Cleveland, TN

83.3 mi 1h 34m Score: 7/10

Knoxville, TN → Benton, TN

81.4 mi 1h 39m Score: 9/10

Knoxville, TN → Church Hill, TN

84.1 mi 1h 39m Score: 7/10

Knoxville, TN → Jonesborough, TN

93.3 mi 1h 48m Score: 9/10

Knoxville, TN → Kingsport, TN

97.6 mi 1h 51m Score: 7/10

Knoxville, TN → Bloomingdale, TN

102.5 mi 1h 54m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Apison, TN

99.7 mi 1h 55m Score: 7/10

Knoxville, TN → Union, TN

95.6 mi 1h 56m Score: 7/10

Knoxville, TN → Harrison, TN

100.4 mi 1h 57m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Johnson City, TN

105.8 mi 1h 58m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Erwin, TN

100.9 mi 2h 3m Score: 9/10

Knoxville, TN → Bristol, TN

113.1 mi 2h 4m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Central, TN

109 mi 2h 4m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Baxter, TN

109.6 mi 2h 4m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Banner Hill, TN

102.3 mi 2h 7m Score: 9/10

Knoxville, TN → Chattanooga, TN

111.8 mi 2h 7m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Lafayette, TN

116.1 mi 2h 11m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Hunter, TN

118.4 mi 2h 19m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Spencer, TN

111.2 mi 2h 23m Score: 9/10

Knoxville, TN → Smithville, TN

127.9 mi 2h 27m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Fairmount, TN

124.2 mi 2h 28m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Lone Oak, TN

126.4 mi 2h 29m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Carthage, TN

135.7 mi 2h 32m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Altamont, TN

143.3 mi 3h 1m Score: 9/10

Knoxville, TN → New Union, TN

151.2 mi 3h 7m Score: 9/10

Knoxville, TN → Jamestown, TN

173.4 mi 3h 10m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Gallatin, TN

170.9 mi 3h 12m Score: 8/10

Knoxville, TN → Nashville, TN

180 mi 3h 20m Score: 8/10

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