How far is Colonial Heights, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Colonial Heights, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colonial Heights and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Heights and Knoxville.
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Start on Colonial Heights Road
25 m · 10 sec · Colonial Heights Road
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Turn left onto Fort Henry Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Fort Henry Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1268 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee
1323 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on James White Parkway
1932 ft · 24 sec · James White Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Neyland Drive
769 ft · 15 sec · Neyland Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
1204 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Cumberland Avenue
1739 ft · 37 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto Henley Street
120 m · 17 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 Colonial Heights and Knoxville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Fort Henry Drive
Merge slight left
58.5 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Clear leaving Colonial Heights and Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colonial Heights to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Colonial Heights and 47.2 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Colonial Heights and Sunny near Knoxville.
Stop Ideas Near Morristown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morristown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Heights and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 86.92 mi (139.89 km).
#1 Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4851000, -82.5032000 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $13.62 | $27.23 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $15.01 | $30.01 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $19.45 | $38.89 |
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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