How far is Forest Hills, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Forest Hills, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 02h 55m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Hills and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Knoxville.
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Start on the route
23 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Hillsboro Pike
4.3 mi · 8 min · 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 Forest Hills 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 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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Forest Hills and Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Hills to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Forest Hills and 92.8 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.08 one way or $48.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Forest Hills and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Forest Hills and Sunny near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 163.54 mi (263.2 km).
#1 Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0683900, -86.8441700 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.68 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $27.14 | $54.28 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $29.84 | $59.68 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $38.57 | $77.13 |
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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