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Trip from Knoxville, TN to Tiptonville, TN

Drive Time

7h 7m

Distance

378.2 mi

609 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
6h 56m ★
6 AM
7h 7m
8 AM
7h 29m
10 AM
7h 15m
12 PM
7h 13m
3 PM
7h 16m
5 PM
7h 28m
8 PM
7h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Knoxville, TN to Tiptonville, TN covers 378.2 miles and takes about 7h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, US 412, State Route 78 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 304.2 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

189.1 miles from Knoxville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 7m highway drive covering 378.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 412. The longest continuous stretch is about 304.2 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 304.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 412. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.1 miles in near I 40.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 378.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 20.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 174.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 177.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
20.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Nashville
9
174.9 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
8
177.1 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
7
180.4 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 40 West: Memphis
7
309.1 mi into trip | ~5h 38m in | US 412

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

Towns Along This Route

Between Knoxville, TN and Tiptonville, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis, Louisville and Dyersburg.

Nashville

20.1 mi in | ~24m | via I 40

Memphis

177.1 mi in | ~3h 14m | via I 40

Louisville

178.2 mi in | ~3h 15m | via I 40

Dyersburg

308.9 mi in | ~5h 37m | via US 412

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 304.2 mi 5h 30m
US 412 45.8 mi 55m
State Route 78 20.9 mi 29m
Downtown Loop 2.9 mi 3m
South Headden Drive 1 mi 1m
Western Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Carl Perkins Parkway 0.6 mi 1m
Ailor Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 304.2 mi, about 5h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, TN and Tiptonville, TN.

1

Start on US 441

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Henley Street
2

Continue on US 441

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Henley Street
3

Turn slight left onto SR 62

0.7 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 40 West, I 75 South
6

Merge onto I 40

18 mi · 21 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

155 mi · 2 hr 46 min · I 40
Toward Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

2.1 mi · 3 min · I 40
Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

0.4 mi · 42 sec · I 40
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 40

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 40

2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
Exit 210A Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

128 mi · 2 hr 18 min · I 40
Toward I 40 West: Memphis Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto US 412

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 412
Exit 79 Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
14

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412

268 ft · 6 sec · US 412
Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 412

27 mi · 32 min · US 412
Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
16

Continue on US 412

16 mi · 18 min · US 412
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412

2.9 mi · 3 min · US 412
Toward I-155 West, US 412 West: Saint Louis
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward TN 78: Dyersburg, Tiptonville
19

Turn right onto TN 78

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Lake Road
20

Continue on TN 78

14 mi · 19 min · State Route 78
21

Continue on TN 78

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Headden Drive
22

Continue on TN 78

6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 78
23

Continue on TN 78

0.6 mi · 1 min · Carl Perkins Parkway
24

Turn left onto TN 21

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Church Street
25

Arrive at destination

TN 21

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.1 miles from Knoxville, TN, or about 3h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 304.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 83 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 189.1 miles or 3h 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tiptonville, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Knoxville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Knoxville, TN

This is one driving day of about 378.2 miles and 7h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Knoxville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 304.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 189.1 mi from Knoxville, TN · 3h 28m into the drive

Downtown Nashville, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, TN

189 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Nashville, TN to Tiptonville, TN

199.4 mi · 3h 53m

Pacing Suggestions

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 189.1 miles from Knoxville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 304.2 miles.

Arriving in Tiptonville, TN

The final approach into Tiptonville, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tiptonville, TN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 156.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.44 one way

$114.89 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $63.33 $126.65
premium $4.80 $71.40 $142.79
diesel $5.64 $84.02 $168.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 132.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 113.5 1 $39.71 $18.15
Efficient EV 94.6 1 $33.09 $15.13
EV Truck/SUV 151.3 1 $52.95 $24.20

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Knoxville, TN

Afternoon in Knoxville on Monday

Local time

1:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tiptonville, TN

Afternoon in Tiptonville on Monday

Local time

12:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 7m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Knoxville, TN to Tiptonville, TN covers 378.2 miles and takes about 7h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 412, State Route 78. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 189.1 miles from Knoxville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 378.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 174.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 177.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Knoxville, TN and Tiptonville, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis, Louisville and Dyersburg.

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