How far is Caryville, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Caryville, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
31.3 mi
00h 32m
Flight
28.84 mi
46.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.84 mi
Kilometers
46.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.3 mi
Kilometers
50.37 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Sat, May 30, 11:06 AM EDT
Return by in Caryville
Sat, May 30, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caryville
2026-05-30T10:33
Arrive Knoxville
Sat, May 30, 11:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Caryville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Norris
TN

City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

From Caryville
15.7 mi
00h 16m
To Knoxville
15.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Road

    53 m · 12 sec · Mountain Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    18 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Knoxville

    26.9 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street

    1376 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 441 South: Henley Street

    647 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2877 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caryville 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
3.11 mi · 10%
US 441 South
0.67 mi · 2%
Henley Street
0.28 mi · 1%
I 40 East
0.26 mi · 1%
Mountain Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right onto Knoxville

26.9 mi · 00h 33m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norris
00h 16m from Caryville
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Caryville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Norris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Caryville and 15.7 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Caryville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caryville and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 28.84 mi (46.41 km).

Caryville

#1 Caryville

City in Washington County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates36.2989700, -84.2232600
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Road (-84.223004, 36.298954)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.30
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.15 $8.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.65 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $5.30 $5.83 $11.67

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Caryville and Knoxville. The current time is 10:33:56.

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.