How far is Altamont, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Altamont, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altamont and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altamont and Knoxville.
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Start on Cumberland Street
526 ft · 24 sec · Cumberland Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Barkertown Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Barkertown Road
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Continue on Artillery Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Artillery Road
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Continue on Rifle Range Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rifle Range Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 53 min
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Merge slight left onto Spring City Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway
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Continue on South Gateway Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Roane State Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Roane State Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2170 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2116 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2403 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Henley Street
1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altamont and Knoxville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Rifle Range Road
Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altamont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altamont to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Altamont and 73.3 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Altamont and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Altamont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altamont and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 107.58 mi (173.14 km).
#1 Altamont
City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 35.4295200, -85.7230300 |
| Altitude | 565 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.78 | $43.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.83 | $47.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.16 | $54.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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