How far is Church Hill, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Church Hill, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.2 mi
01h 33m
Flight
77.67 mi
124.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.67 mi
Kilometers
124.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.2 mi
Kilometers
135.5 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Church Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Church Hill
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Knoxville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Church Hill
9:30 PM EDT
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
Bean Station
TN

Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States

From Church Hill
42.1 mi
00h 46m
To Knoxville
42.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Church Hill and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1469 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1098 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Stone Drive

    14.7 mi · 17 min · West Stone Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    40.1 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee

    1323 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on James White Parkway

    1932 ft · 24 sec · James White Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Neyland Drive

    769 ft · 15 sec · Neyland Drive

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue

    1204 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Cumberland Avenue

    1739 ft · 37 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Henley Street

    120 m · 17 sec · Henley Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Church Hill and Knoxville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appalachian Highway
45 mi · 53%
West Main Street
16.4 mi · 20%
West Stone Drive
14.7 mi · 17%
Rogersville Bypass
5.24 mi · 6%
TN 158 West
0.94 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Appalachian Highway

Keep slight right

40.1 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bean Station
00h 46m from Church Hill
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Church Hill and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Church Hill to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Bean Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Church Hill and 42.1 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Church Hill and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Church Hill and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 77.67 mi (124.99 km).

Church Hill

#1 Church Hill

City in Tennessee

Population6,643
Coordinates36.5223200, -82.7134900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.713436, 36.522191)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.25 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.40
5.94 gal · 22.5 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.20 $22.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.63 $25.26
Premium $4.65 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $5.30 $15.75 $31.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Church Hill and Knoxville. The current time is 22:12:30.

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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.