Origin
Knoxville, TN
Afternoon in Knoxville on Friday
Local time
2:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knoxville, TN to Pleasant View, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
138.5 mi
223 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knoxville, TN
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Pleasant View, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Knoxville, TN to Pleasant View, TN covers 138.5 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Henley Street, Western Avenue, Ailor Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.2 miles from Knoxville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 138.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 57m drive with frequent turns across 138.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henley Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Knoxville, TN to Pleasant View, TN is easy. At 2h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Knoxville, TN to Pleasant View, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henley Street | — | — |
| Western Avenue | — | — |
| Ailor Avenue | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| Nashville | — | — |
| TN 101 | — | — |
| Peavine Road | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Henley Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, TN and Pleasant View, TN.
1
Start on Henley Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Henley Street
2
Continue on Henley Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Henley Street
3
Turn slight left onto Western Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
4
Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ailor Avenue
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 40 West, I 75 South
6
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
21 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
46 mi
·
49 min
·
Nashville
8
Take the exit slight right toward TN 101: Crossville
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
TN 101: Crossville
9
Turn left onto Peavine Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Peavine Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
11
Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi
·
5 min
12
Turn right onto West Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Avenue
13
Turn left onto Sparta Highway
26 mi
·
38 min
·
Sparta Highway
14
Continue on West Bockman Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bockman Way
15
Turn left onto Mayberry Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mayberry Street
16
Continue on Broadway of America
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway of America
17
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Spencer Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Spencer Highway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Highway
20
Continue on Bone Cave Parkway
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Bone Cave Parkway
21
Continue on Sparta Highway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Sparta Highway
22
Continue on Sparta Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Sparta Street
23
Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
24
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
25
Keep slight left
423 ft
·
13 sec
26
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
27
Continue on Nashville Highway
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
28
Turn left onto Prater Town Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Prater Town Road
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Nashville Highway
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Old Nashville Highway
30
Continue on Old McMinnville Highway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Old McMinnville Highway
31
Turn left onto Pleasant View Road
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Pleasant View Road
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.2 miles from Knoxville, TN, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
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 30 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.2 miles or 1h 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 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant View, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Knoxville, TN
This is one driving day of about 138.5 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Knoxville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.2 mi from Knoxville, TN · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.2 miles from Knoxville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pleasant View, TN
The final approach into Pleasant View, 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 Pleasant View, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.65 one way
$43.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.77 | $47.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.65 | $53.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.58 | $61.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.54 | $6.65 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.12 | $5.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.39 | $8.86 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Pleasant View, TN
Afternoon in Pleasant View on Friday
Local time
1:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
2h 57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Pleasant View, TN covers 138.5 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henley Street, Western Avenue, Ailor Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.2 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 $21.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Knoxville, TN to Pleasant View, TN is easy. At 2h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Knoxville, TN to Pleasant View, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Knoxville, TN to Pleasant View, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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