How far is Gray, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Gray, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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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 01h 31m.
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.
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gray and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gray and Knoxville.
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Start on Oak Street
98 m · 20 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Maple Drive
527 ft · 25 sec · Maple Drive
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Turn right onto Gray Station Road
781 ft · 22 sec · Gray Station Road
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Continue on Old Gray Station Road
1860 ft · 55 sec · Old Gray Station Road
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Turn right onto Bobby Hicks Highway
1549 ft · 33 sec · Bobby Hicks Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 West, US 23 North: Kingsport
1405 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
4.4 mi · 5 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
1100 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee
1323 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on James White Parkway
1932 ft · 24 sec · James White Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Neyland Drive
769 ft · 15 sec · Neyland Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
1204 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Cumberland Avenue
1739 ft · 37 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto Henley Street
120 m · 17 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 Gray 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 81 South
Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Gray and Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gray to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
East Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Gray and 48.5 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $24.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gray and Sunny near Knoxville.
Stop Ideas Near East Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Ridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gray and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 86.56 mi (139.3 km).
#1 Gray
Gray is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4198300, -82.4765400 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.65 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $14.11 | $28.23 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $20.09 | $40.19 |
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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