How far is Graysville, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Graysville, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.99 mi
01h 30m
Flight
74.31 mi
119.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.31 mi
Kilometers
119.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.99 mi
Kilometers
140 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Sun, May 31, 10:02 AM EDT
Return by in Graysville
Sun, May 31, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graysville
2026-05-31T08:32
Arrive Knoxville
Sun, May 31, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graysville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Graysville
42.8 mi
00h 45m
To Knoxville
44.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pikeville Avenue

    1284 ft · 38 sec · Pikeville Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dayton Avenue

    106 m · 12 sec · Dayton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Dayton Avenue

    2319 ft · 47 sec · Dayton Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rhea County Highway

    31.6 mi · 41 min · Rhea County Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Spring City Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Spring City Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Gateway Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Gateway Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Roane State Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Roane State Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2170 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

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

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  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 Graysville 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roane State Highway
45.3 mi · 52%
Rhea County Highway
31.6 mi · 36%
Spring City Highway
4.1 mi · 5%
South Gateway Avenue
2.74 mi · 3%
Convention Center
0.86 mi · 1%
Dayton Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Roane State Highway

Merge slight left

36.6 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
00h 45m from Graysville
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Graysville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Graysville and 44.2 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Graysville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graysville and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 74.31 mi (119.59 km).

Graysville

#1 Graysville

Town in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,570
Coordinates35.4470100, -85.0844000
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Pikeville Avenue (-85.084369, 35.447033)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $11.58
Round trip
$23.15
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.58 $23.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.06 $26.11
Premium $4.65 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.30 $16.28 $32.57

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Graysville and Knoxville. The current time is 08:32:00.

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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.