How far is Hartsville, TN from Knoxville, TN?
The driving distance from Hartsville, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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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 02h 29m.
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 and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartsville and Knoxville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartsville and Knoxville.
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Start on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto East McMurry Boulevard
4.7 mi · 7 min · East McMurry Boulevard
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Continue on Dixon Springs Highway
10.5 mi · 16 min · Dixon Springs Highway
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Continue on Dixon Springs Highway
894 ft · 29 sec · Dixon Springs Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Upper Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Upper Ferry Road
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp left
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
126 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2116 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2403 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Henley Street
1238 ft · 27 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 Hartsville and Knoxville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Upper Ferry Road
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 18m
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 Hartsville and Sunny near Knoxville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartsville to Knoxville?
The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Hartsville and 77.2 miles from Knoxville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hartsville and Knoxville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hartsville and Sunny near Knoxville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartsville and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 128.77 mi (207.23 km).
#1 Hartsville
Town in Trousdale County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,435 |
| Coordinates | 36.3908800, -86.1672100 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $3.77 | $20.44 | $40.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.22 | $50.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.75 | $57.50 |
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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