How far is Halls, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Halls, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 286.1 miles (460.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
286.1 mi
04h 29m
Flight
237.71 mi
382.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.71 mi
Kilometers
382.56 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.1 mi
Kilometers
460.43 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Halls
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Halls
2026-04-18T22:37
Arrive Knoxville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Halls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Halls
142.9 mi
02h 14m
To Knoxville
143.2 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Big Sandy River Road

    2 m · 5 sec · Big Sandy River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Liberty Road

    2228 ft · 2 min · Liberty Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Liberty Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Road

    1357 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Liberty Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Liberty Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Liberty Road

    1208 ft · 55 sec · Liberty Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    19.4 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

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

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

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

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Halls 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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
177 mi · 62%
Liberty Road
85.7 mi · 30%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Convention Center
0.86 mi
Henley Street
0.28 mi
Big Sandy River Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
237.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
02h 14m from Halls
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Halls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.1 miles (460.4 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Halls and 143.2 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.09 one way or $76.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Halls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Knoxville.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Watertown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watertown.

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Halls and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 237.71 mi (382.56 km).

Halls

#1 Halls

Human settlement in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates36.1345000, -88.1708700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Big Sandy River Road (-88.170516, 36.134518)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.1 gal
38.22 L · about $38.09
Round trip
$76.17
20.2 gal · 76.44 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.5 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.09 $76.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.96 $85.91
Premium $4.65 $47.01 $94.01
Diesel $5.30 $53.57 $107.14

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Halls, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Halls is 22:37:27, although it is 23:37:27 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.