How far is Fincastle, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Fincastle, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
43.97 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.83 mi
51.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.83 mi
Kilometers
51.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.97 mi
Kilometers
70.77 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Fri, Nov 6, 11:52 PM EST
Return by in Fincastle
Sat, Nov 7, 12:44 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fincastle
2026-11-06T23:00
Arrive Knoxville
Fri, Nov 6, 11:52 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fincastle
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
Norris
TN

City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

From Fincastle
22.1 mi
00h 25m
To Knoxville
21.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
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 Fincastle and Knoxville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glade Springs Road

    1797 ft · 1 min · Glade Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto General Carl W Stiner Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    26.9 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street

    1376 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 441 South: Henley Street

    647 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2877 ft · 1 min

  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 Fincastle and Knoxville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Royal Blue Road
29.9 mi · 68%
West Central Avenue
3.8 mi · 9%
Jacksboro Pike
3.32 mi · 8%
General Carl W Stiner Highway
2.82 mi · 6%
East Central Avenue
2.57 mi · 6%
US 441 South
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Royal Blue Road

Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

26.9 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norris
00h 25m from Fincastle
Leave By
4:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fincastle 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 Fincastle to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Norris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Fincastle and 21.9 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fincastle and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 31.83 mi (51.23 km).

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#1 Fincastle

Fincastle is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4098000, -84.0477000
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Glade Springs Road (-84.04766, 36.409813)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.87 L · about $5.71
Round trip
$11.41
3.1 gal · 11.74 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $5.71 $11.41
Mid-grade $4.15 $6.43 $12.87
Premium $4.56 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.90 $9.14 $18.28

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 Fincastle and Knoxville. The current time is 23:00:55.

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.