How far is Gleason, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Gleason, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 316.8 miles (509.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gleason and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gleason and Knoxville.
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Start on the route
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
89 m · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Cedar Street
1056 ft · 21 sec · North Cedar Street
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Keep slight right
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Union Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Union Street
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Continue on Gleason Newberry Store Road
1941 ft · 39 sec · Gleason Newberry Store Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
16.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 22
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Continue straight
119 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive North
1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Lexington Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road
1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit left toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
1179 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 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 Gleason and Knoxville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
174 mi · 03h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gleason and Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gleason to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 316.8 miles (509.8 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158 miles from Gleason and 158.8 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.16 one way or $84.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gleason and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gleason and Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet
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 Mount Juliet.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gleason and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 262.53 mi (422.5 km).
#1 Gleason
City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,369 |
| Coordinates | 36.2136700, -88.6125500 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $3.77 | $42.16 | $84.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.55 | $95.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.03 | $104.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.30 | $118.60 |
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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