How far is Corbin, KY from Rocky Top, TN?
The driving distance from Corbin, KY to Rocky Top, TN is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corbin and Rocky Top.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corbin and Rocky Top.
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Start on West Gordon Street
75 m · 12 sec · West Gordon Street
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Turn left onto North Kentucky Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2138 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 18th Street
3191 ft · 54 sec · 18th Street
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Continue on Cumberland Falls Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Turn left
1349 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
74 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1331 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
4 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corbin and Rocky Top.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cumberland Falls Highway
Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Corbin and Sunny near Rocky Top.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corbin to Rocky Top?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Jellico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Corbin and 31 miles from Rocky Top.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.27 one way or $16.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corbin and Sunny near Rocky Top.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corbin and Rocky Top. Straight-line distance: 50.6 mi (81.43 km).
#1 Corbin
4th-class city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.
| Population | 7,139 |
| Coordinates | 36.9487000, -84.0968800 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rocky Top
Rocky Top is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2178600, -84.1546500 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Top (-84.15465, 36.21786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $3.78 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| Premium | $4.81 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $13.26 | $26.51 |
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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