How far is Camden, TN from Knox County, TN?
The driving distance from Camden, TN to Knox County, TN is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Knox County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Knox County.
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Start on West Walnut Street
32 m · 7 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Forrest Avenue
149 m · 12 sec · North Forrest Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight left
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Lexington
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Woodland Ave, Oldham Ave
816 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto West Oldham Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · West Oldham Avenue
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Continue on West Woodland Avenue
1406 ft · 36 sec · West Woodland Avenue
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Turn left onto North Central Street
3109 ft · 1 min · North Central Street
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Turn right onto East Springdale Avenue
1409 ft · 1 min · East Springdale Avenue
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Turn left onto Hancock Street Northeast
54 m · 10 sec · Hancock Street Northeast
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Turn right
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Knox County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Camden and Sunny near Knox County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camden to Knox County?
The road trip is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Camden and 140.4 miles from Knox County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.33 one way or $74.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Camden and Knox County, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camden and Sunny near Knox County.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watertown.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Knox County. Straight-line distance: 232.52 mi (374.21 km).
#1 Camden
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,620 |
| Coordinates | 36.0589500, -88.0978200 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knox County
County in Maine, United States
| Population | 475,609 |
| Coordinates | 35.9932200, -83.9370900 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knox County (-83.93709, 35.99322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.33 | $74.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.10 | $84.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.07 | $92.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.51 | $105.02 |
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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