How far is Hunter, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Hunter, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.54 mi
00h 41m
Flight
30.34 mi
48.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.34 mi
Kilometers
48.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.54 mi
Kilometers
60.42 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Sun, Nov 8, 12:19 PM EST
Return by in Hunter
Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hunter
2026-11-08T11:38
Arrive Knoxville
Sun, Nov 8, 12:19 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hunter
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Norris
TN

City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

From Hunter
18.8 mi
00h 20m
To Knoxville
18.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Hill Road

    19 m · 7 sec · College Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jacksboro Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Jacksboro Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    26.9 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 441 South: Asheville, Henley Street

    1376 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 441 South: Henley Street

    647 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2877 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Henley Street

    1238 ft · 27 sec · Henley Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hunter and Knoxville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Royal Blue Road
29.9 mi · 80%
West Central Avenue
3.8 mi · 10%
Jacksboro Pike
2.6 mi · 7%
US 441 South
0.67 mi · 2%
Henley Street
0.28 mi · 1%
I 40 East
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Royal Blue Road

Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

26.9 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norris
00h 20m from Hunter
Leave By
7:08 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hunter and Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Norris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Hunter and 18.8 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hunter and Sunny near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hunter and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 30.34 mi (48.83 km).

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#1 Hunter

Hunter is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3623000, -84.1404800
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: College Hill Road (-84.140521, 36.362225)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $4.10 $5.41 $10.83
Premium $4.52 $5.97 $11.93
Diesel $5.86 $7.73 $15.46

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Hunter and Knoxville. The current time is 11:38:07.

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.