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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
4 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Church Street
5 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
150 m · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Shelbyville Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Shelbyville Highway
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Continue on South Church Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
1872 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Lebanon, Knoxville
3232 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
23 mi · 25 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2116 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2403 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Henley Street
1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street
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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.
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
Merge slight left
149 mi · 02h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Christiana and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 139.91 mi (225.17 km).
#1 Christiana
Christiana is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.7100700, -86.3994400 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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