How far is Falling Water, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Falling Water, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.25 mi
01h 54m
Flight
91.37 mi
147.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.37 mi
Kilometers
147.05 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.25 mi
Kilometers
174.21 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Fri, Nov 6, 4:34 PM EST
Return by in Falling Water
Fri, Nov 6, 6:28 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falling Water
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Knoxville
Fri, Nov 6, 4:34 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falling Water
9:30 PM EST
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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Falling Water
53.4 mi
00h 57m
To Knoxville
54.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falling Water and Knoxville.

  1. 1

    Start on Roberts Mill Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Roberts Mill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Roberts Mill Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Roberts Mill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dayton Boulevard

    741 ft · 15 sec · Dayton Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    2148 ft · 40 sec · Dayton Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward Dayton, Soddy-Daisy

    2214 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    42.3 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Spring City Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Gateway Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Gateway Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Roane State Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Roane State Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2170 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

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

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

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

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falling Water 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
18 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dayton
52 mi · 48%
Roane State Highway
45.3 mi · 42%
Spring City Highway
4.1 mi · 4%
South Gateway Avenue
2.74 mi · 3%
Roberts Mill Road
1 mi · 1%
Convention Center
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dayton

Keep slight right

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
00h 57m from Falling Water
Leave By
2:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Falling Water 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 Falling Water to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Falling Water and 54.9 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Falling Water and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falling Water and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 91.37 mi (147.05 km).

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#1 Falling Water

Falling Water is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2031200, -85.2535700
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Roberts Mill Road (-85.253675, 35.203061)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.46 L · about $14.07
Round trip
$28.13
7.64 gal · 28.92 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $14.07 $28.13
Mid-grade $4.15 $15.85 $31.71
Premium $4.56 $17.43 $34.86
Diesel $5.90 $22.53 $45.05

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Falling Water and Knoxville. The current time is 14:40:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.