How far is Christiana, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Christiana, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.93 mi
02h 59m
Flight
139.91 mi
225.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.91 mi
Kilometers
225.17 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.93 mi
Kilometers
312.1 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Sat, Apr 11, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Christiana
Sat, Apr 11, 10:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Christiana
2026-04-11T04:42
Arrive Knoxville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Christiana
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Christiana
95.9 mi
01h 29m
To Knoxville
98.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    150 m · 24 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Shelbyville Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Shelbyville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Church Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville

    3232 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    23 mi · 25 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

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

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

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

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Christiana 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
153 mi · 79%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
23 mi · 12%
US 231 South
6.28 mi · 3%
Shelbyville Highway
4.51 mi · 2%
South Church Street
2.74 mi · 1%
Convention Center
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
139.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 29m from Christiana
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Christiana and Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Christiana and 98.1 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Christiana 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 Christiana and Sunny near Knoxville.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Algood, 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 Algood.

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Christiana and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 139.91 mi (225.17 km).

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#1 Christiana

Christiana is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.7100700, -86.3994400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-86.399445, 35.710039)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.9 L · about $25.79
Round trip
$51.59
13.68 gal · 51.8 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.79 $51.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.09 $58.18
Premium $4.65 $31.83 $63.67
Diesel $5.30 $36.28 $72.56

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Christiana, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Christiana is 04:42:41, although it is 05:42:41 in Knoxville.

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.