How far is Bon Aqua Junction, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Bon Aqua Junction, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.06 mi
03h 30m
Flight
189.64 mi
305.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.64 mi
Kilometers
305.19 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.06 mi
Kilometers
370.25 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Bon Aqua Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bon Aqua Junction
2026-04-14T21:00
Arrive Knoxville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bon Aqua Junction
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Bon Aqua Junction
111.6 mi
01h 45m
To Knoxville
118.5 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bon Aqua Junction and Knoxville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bon Aqua Junction and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 100

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 46

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46

  3. 3

    Continue on State HWY 46

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State HWY 46

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bon Aqua Junction and Knoxville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
177 mi · 77%
State HWY 46
38.8 mi · 17%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
State Highway 46
2.57 mi · 1%
State Highway 100
1.14 mi
Convention Center
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

174 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
189.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 45m from Bon Aqua Junction
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bon Aqua Junction and Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bon Aqua Junction to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from Bon Aqua Junction and 118.5 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.62 one way or $61.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bon Aqua Junction and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bon Aqua Junction and Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bon Aqua Junction and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 189.64 mi (305.19 km).

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#1 Bon Aqua Junction

Bon Aqua Junction is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9278400, -87.3108400
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 100 (-87.310989, 35.928193)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.73 L · about $30.62
Round trip
$61.24
16.24 gal · 61.46 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.62 $61.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.53 $69.07
Premium $4.65 $37.79 $75.58
Diesel $5.30 $43.07 $86.14

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 · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bon Aqua Junction, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Bon Aqua Junction is 21:00:44, although it is 22:00:44 in Knoxville.

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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.