How far is Blaine, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Blaine, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.37 mi
00h 23m
Flight
18.04 mi
29.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.04 mi
Kilometers
29.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.37 mi
Kilometers
31.18 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Thu, Jun 4, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Jun 4, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-06-04T02:00
Arrive Knoxville
Thu, Jun 4, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mascot
TN

Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee

From Blaine
9.7 mi
00h 11m
To Knoxville
9.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Knoxville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on Bates Drive

    73 m · 16 sec · Bates Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rutledge Pike

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Rutledge Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee

    1323 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on James White Parkway

    1932 ft · 24 sec · James White Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Neyland Drive

    769 ft · 15 sec · Neyland Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue

    1204 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Cumberland Avenue

    1739 ft · 37 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Henley Street

    120 m · 17 sec · Henley Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Knoxville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rutledge Pike
16.9 mi · 87%
TN 158 West
0.94 mi · 5%
James White Parkway
0.37 mi · 2%
Cumberland Avenue
0.33 mi · 2%
SR 158 West
0.25 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rutledge Pike

Turn left onto Rutledge Pike

14.2 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mascot
00h 11m from Blaine
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blaine and Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mascot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Blaine and 9.7 miles from Knoxville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 18.04 mi (29.03 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

City in Grainger County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,869
Coordinates36.1542500, -83.7040700
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Bates Drive (-83.703934, 36.154106)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.89 $5.78
Premium $4.65 $3.16 $6.33
Diesel $5.30 $3.61 $7.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Knoxville. The current time is 02:00:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.