How far is Coopertown, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Coopertown, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173 miles (278.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.4 mi
03h 13m
Flight
173.02 mi
278.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.02 mi
Kilometers
278.45 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.4 mi
Kilometers
327.34 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Sat, May 2, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Coopertown
Sun, May 3, 2:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coopertown
2026-05-02T19:43
Arrive Knoxville
Sat, May 2, 10:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coopertown
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Coopertown
103.4 mi
01h 36m
To Knoxville
100 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coopertown and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on Woods Road

    39 m · 6 sec · Woods Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Coopertown Road

    825 ft · 42 sec · Old Coopertown Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 49

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 49

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2444 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.4 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
177 mi · 87%
State Route 49
23.6 mi · 12%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 3%
Convention Center
0.86 mi
Henley Street
0.28 mi
Old Coopertown Road
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Continue straight

93.2 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
173 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 36m from Coopertown
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coopertown and 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 Coopertown to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.4 miles from Coopertown and 100 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 173 miles (278.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Coopertown and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coopertown and Chance Rain Showers near Knoxville.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cookeville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cookeville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coopertown and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 173.02 mi (278.45 km).

Coopertown

#1 Coopertown

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population4,612
Coordinates36.4375500, -86.9672200
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Woods Road (-86.967048, 36.437186)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.17 L · about $27.08
Round trip
$54.15
14.36 gal · 54.34 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.08 $54.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.54 $61.07
Premium $4.65 $33.42 $66.83
Diesel $5.30 $38.08 $76.17

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coopertown, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Coopertown is 19:43:56, although it is 20:43:56 in Knoxville.

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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.