How far is Clinton, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Clinton, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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A city in Maury County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Knoxville.
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Start on Market Street
41 m · 11 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2745 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Clinch Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Clinch Avenue
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Continue on Clinton Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Clinton Highway
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Merge slight left onto Clinton Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Clinton Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street
1376 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 441 South: Henley Street
647 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
2877 ft · 1 min
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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 Clinton and Knoxville.
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.
Clinton Highway
Continue on Clinton Highway
7.48 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Spring Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Clinton and 14.5 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 15.38 mi (24.75 km).
#1 Clinton
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,119 |
| Coordinates | 36.1034100, -84.1318600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
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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