Knoxville, TN Road Trips

Knoxville, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 30 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 12-mile quick runs to 339-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Knoxville, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

90

Longest Drive

391.2 mi

Memphis, TN

Quickest Drive

19m

Brentwood, TN

Plan Around Knoxville, TN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Knoxville, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Memphis, TN to Knoxville, TN 391.2 mi · 5h 44m Germantown, TN to Knoxville, TN 379.9 mi · 7h 1m Munford, TN to Knoxville, TN 370.7 mi · 5h 51m Obion, TN to Knoxville, TN 370.5 mi · 5h 42m

Continue From Knoxville, TN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Knoxville, TN to Dyer, TN 338.5 mi · 6h 19m Knoxville, TN to Bolivar, TN 335.9 mi · 6h 21m Knoxville, TN to Brownsville, TN 332 mi · 6h 6m Knoxville, TN to Alamo, TN 326.8 mi · 6h 2m

Trips from Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, TN to Dyer, TN

338.5 mi 6h 19m

Knoxville, TN to Bolivar, TN

335.9 mi 6h 21m

Knoxville, TN to Brownsville, TN

332 mi 6h 6m

Knoxville, TN to Alamo, TN

326.8 mi 6h 2m

Knoxville, TN to Jackson, TN

308.1 mi 5h 39m

Knoxville, TN to Clifton, TN

301.1 mi 5h 33m

Knoxville, TN to Camden, TN

278.6 mi 5h 8m

Knoxville, TN to Clarksville, TN

225 mi 4h 12m

Knoxville, TN to Burns, TN

214.5 mi 4h

Knoxville, TN to Pegram, TN

198.2 mi 3h 41m

Knoxville, TN to Brighton, TN

196.4 mi 3h 52m

Knoxville, TN to Christiana, TN

192.3 mi 3h 34m

Knoxville, TN to Belle Meade, TN

185.3 mi 3h 27m

Knoxville, TN to Nashville, TN

180 mi 3h 20m

Knoxville, TN to Decherd, TN

175.6 mi 3h 23m

Knoxville, TN to Altamont, TN

143.3 mi 3h 1m

Knoxville, TN to Carthage, TN

135.7 mi 2h 32m

Knoxville, TN to Lafayette, TN

116.1 mi 2h 11m

Driving from Knoxville, TN

The typical drive from Knoxville, TN covers about 172 miles and takes around 3h 13m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 339 miles (6h 21m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Knoxville, TN most often head toward Dyer, TN (338.5 mi, 6h 19m), Bolivar, TN (335.9 mi, 6h 21m), Brownsville, TN (332 mi, 6h 6m), Alamo, TN (326.8 mi, 6h 2m), and Jackson, TN (308.1 mi, 5h 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 172-mile trip from Knoxville, TN, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes leaving Knoxville, TN and 60 routes heading into Knoxville, TN, covering 90 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 339 miles.

The longest mapped route from Knoxville, TN covers 339 miles and takes approximately 6h 21m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Knoxville, TN runs about 172 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 172-mile trip from Knoxville, TN costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Knoxville, TN include Dyer, TN, Bolivar, TN, Brownsville, TN and Alamo, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.