How far is Harrison, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Harrison, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.35 mi
01h 40m
Flight
90.04 mi
144.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.04 mi
Kilometers
144.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.35 mi
Kilometers
163.11 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:22 PM EST
Return by in Harrison
Fri, Nov 6, 11:02 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-11-06T19:41
Arrive Knoxville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:22 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
9:30 PM EST
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
Niota
TN

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

From Harrison
50.3 mi
00h 50m
To Knoxville
51.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hillcrest Drive

    789 ft · 40 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Road

    135 m · 21 sec · Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 58

    2006 ft · 45 sec · Highway 58

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ferdinand Piëch Way

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Ferdinand Piëch Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Volkswagen Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Volkswagen Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 75 North: Knoxville

    1476 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    91.8 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

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

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

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

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
94.9 mi · 94%
Ferdinand Piëch Way
2.69 mi · 3%
Volkswagen Drive
1.27 mi · 1%
Convention Center
0.86 mi · 1%
Highway 58
0.38 mi
Henley Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

91.8 mi · 01h 40m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Niota
00h 50m from Harrison
Leave By
3:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrison and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Niota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Harrison and 51.1 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrison and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 90.04 mi (144.91 km).

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#1 Harrison

Harrison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1136800, -85.1380100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillcrest Drive (-85.137741, 35.113582)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $13.18
Round trip
$26.36
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $13.18 $26.36
Mid-grade $4.15 $14.86 $29.71
Premium $4.56 $16.34 $32.67
Diesel $5.90 $21.11 $42.22

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and Knoxville. The current time is 19:41:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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