How far is Jasper, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Jasper, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.67 mi
02h 10m
Flight
113.79 mi
183.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.79 mi
Kilometers
183.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.67 mi
Kilometers
219.95 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Tue, May 12, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in Jasper
Wed, May 13, 12:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jasper
2026-05-12T19:59
Arrive Knoxville
Tue, May 12, 10:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jasper
9:30 PM CDT
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
Calhoun
TN

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

From Jasper
67.5 mi
01h 05m
To Knoxville
69.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Betsy Pack Drive

    26 m · 9 sec · Betsy Pack Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto R A Griffith Highway

    2915 ft · 59 sec · R A Griffith Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 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 Jasper 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
103 mi · 75%
R A Griffith Highway
27.2 mi · 20%
Main Street
3.85 mi · 3%
Convention Center
0.86 mi · 1%
Henley Street
0.28 mi
Betsy Pack Drive
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

99.2 mi · 01h 50m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calhoun
01h 05m from Jasper
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jasper and Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Jasper and 69.1 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jasper 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 Jasper and Sunny near Knoxville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 113.79 mi (183.12 km).

Jasper

#1 Jasper

Tennessee town

Population3,412
Coordinates35.0742400, -85.6260800
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Betsy Pack Drive (-85.625826, 35.074259)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.26 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.35
9.64 gal · 36.52 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.18 $36.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.50 $41.00
Premium $4.65 $22.43 $44.86
Diesel $5.30 $25.57 $51.13

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jasper, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Jasper is 19:59:15, although it is 20:59:15 in Knoxville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.