How far is Goodlettsville, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Goodlettsville, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.64 mi
02h 58m
Flight
157.81 mi
253.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.81 mi
Kilometers
253.97 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.64 mi
Kilometers
308.41 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:36 AM EDT
Return by in Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodlettsville
2026-04-15T05:37
Arrive Knoxville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodlettsville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Goodlettsville
90.8 mi
01h 29m
To Knoxville
100.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2947 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rivergate Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rivergate Parkway

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Rivergate Parkway

    3039 ft · 1 min · Rivergate Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Myatt Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Myatt Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Burwood Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Burwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    2747 ft · 49 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Robinson Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Robinson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Hickory Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Knoxville

    1497 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    163.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodlettsville and Knoxville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
167 mi · 87%
Old Hickory Boulevard
7.16 mi · 4%
Myatt Drive
2.4 mi · 1%
Rivergate Parkway
1.6 mi · 1%
Robinson Road
1.59 mi · 1%
Convention Center
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

163 mi · 02h 58m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
157.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 29m from Goodlettsville
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Goodlettsville and Partly Cloudy near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goodlettsville to Knoxville?

The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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 90.8 miles from Goodlettsville and 100.8 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Goodlettsville and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Goodlettsville and Partly Cloudy near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodlettsville and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 157.81 mi (253.97 km).

Goodlettsville

#1 Goodlettsville

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,397
Coordinates36.3231100, -86.7133300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-86.713371, 36.323108)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.6 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.98
13.52 gal · 51.2 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.49 $50.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.75 $57.50
Premium $4.65 $31.46 $62.92
Diesel $5.30 $35.86 $71.71

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 · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Goodlettsville, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Goodlettsville is 05:37:53, although it is 06:37:53 in Knoxville.

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