How far is Crossville, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Crossville, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.52 mi
01h 08m
Flight
61.87 mi
99.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.87 mi
Kilometers
99.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.52 mi
Kilometers
111.88 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Wed, May 13, 8:53 PM EDT
Return by in Crossville
Wed, May 13, 9:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crossville
2026-05-13T18:44
Arrive Knoxville
Wed, May 13, 7:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crossville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Kingston
TN

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

From Crossville
34.7 mi
00h 34m
To Knoxville
34.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1273 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Peavine Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Peavine Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Peavine Road

    1754 ft · 34 sec · Peavine Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

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

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peavine Road
65.8 mi · 95%
Convention Center
0.86 mi · 1%
Henley Street
0.28 mi
North Main Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Peavine Road

Merge slight left

62.3 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 34m from Crossville
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Crossville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crossville to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Crossville and 34.8 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Crossville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crossville and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 61.87 mi (99.57 km).

Crossville

#1 Crossville

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

Population11,899
Coordinates35.9489600, -85.0269000
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-85.026902, 35.948959)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.29 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.58 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crossville, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Crossville is 18:44:56, although it is 19:44:56 in Knoxville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.