How far is Baxter, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Baxter, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 110 miles (177 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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.
Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baxter and Knoxville.
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Start on Old Baxter Road
28 m · 4 sec · Old Baxter Road
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
1.3 mi · 5 min · 1st Avenue South
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Turn right onto Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
638 ft · 11 sec · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
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Continue on Gainesboro Highway
539 ft · 15 sec · Gainesboro Highway
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Take the ramp left
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
104.3 mi · 1 hr 54 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 Baxter and Knoxville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gainesboro Highway
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Baxter and Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baxter to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 110 miles (177 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Baxter and 55.1 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Baxter and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baxter and Sunny near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baxter and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 97.15 mi (156.35 km).
#1 Baxter
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,543 |
| Coordinates | 36.1536700, -85.6435900 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.50 | $33.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.58 | $41.16 |
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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