How far is Coalfield, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Coalfield, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Maury County, Tennessee.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coalfield and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coalfield and Knoxville.
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Start on Meredith Lane
20 m · 8 sec · Meredith Lane
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Turn left onto Fairview Road
2445 ft · 2 min · Fairview Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Knoxville Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Knoxville Highway
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Continue on Winter Gap Road
608 ft · 12 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · East Tri County Boulevard
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Continue on North Illinois Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Illinois Avenue
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Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Turn straight onto Pellissippi Parkway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, I 75: Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 75 North: Knoxville
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 9 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 Coalfield 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.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
7.62 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.
Sunny leaving Coalfield and Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coalfield to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 17.3 miles from Coalfield and 17.3 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coalfield and Sunny near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coalfield and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 28.35 mi (45.62 km).
#1 Coalfield
Coalfield is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0289700, -84.4207600 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.63 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $5.51 | $11.03 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
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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