How far is Fairview, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Fairview, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Knoxville.
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Start on Fairview Boulevard
39 m · 32 sec · Fairview Boulevard
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Continue on Fairview Boulevard
2584 ft · 44 sec · Fairview Boulevard
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Continue on Fairview Boulevard
16.7 mi · 24 min · Fairview Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Harding Pike
2.2 mi · 5 min · Harding Pike
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Turn right onto Woodmont Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Woodmont Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hillsboro Pike
3017 ft · 53 sec · Hillsboro Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 440 East: Knoxville
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West: Nashville, Knoxville
2515 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1328 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
1646 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
171.2 mi · 3 hr 6 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 Fairview and Knoxville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
171 mi · 03h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fairview and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 101.5 miles from Fairview and 109.7 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179 miles (288 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.43 one way or $54.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairview and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fairview and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.
Stop Ideas Near Cookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cookeville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 178.97 mi (288.03 km).
#1 Fairview
Fairview is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9820100, -87.1214000 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $3.68 | $27.43 | $54.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $30.92 | $61.84 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $33.99 | $67.99 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $43.93 | $87.87 |
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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