How far is Jonesborough, TN from Knoxville, TN?

The driving distance from Jonesborough, TN to Knoxville, TN is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.35 mi
01h 34m
Flight
83.99 mi
135.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.99 mi
Kilometers
135.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.35 mi
Kilometers
150.24 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knoxville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Jonesborough
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesborough
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive Knoxville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesborough
9:30 PM EDT
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
Morristown
TN

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

From Jonesborough
46.6 mi
00h 47m
To Knoxville
46.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cherokee Street

    133 m · 17 sec · North Cherokee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West College Street

    909 ft · 42 sec · West College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue

    155 m · 22 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Jackson Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Jackson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    35.2 mi · 43 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee

    1323 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on James White Parkway

    1932 ft · 24 sec · James White Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Neyland Drive

    769 ft · 15 sec · Neyland Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue

    1204 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Cumberland Avenue

    1739 ft · 37 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Henley Street

    120 m · 17 sec · Henley Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Henley Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Henley Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesborough 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Johnson Highway
57.3 mi · 61%
I 40 West
32.2 mi · 35%
TN 158 West
0.94 mi · 1%
West Jackson Boulevard
0.81 mi · 1%
James White Parkway
0.37 mi
Cumberland Avenue
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Andrew Johnson Highway

Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

35.2 mi · 00h 43m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 47m from Jonesborough
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jonesborough and Sunny near Knoxville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Jonesborough and 46.7 miles from Knoxville.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morristown and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website

Parrottsville , TN
2101 Old Parrottsville Hwy, Parrottsville, TN 37843
Rating 4.6/5 52 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13 mi away

Parrottsville City Hall

Parrottsville , TN
111 Parrotts Cir, Parrottsville, TN 37843
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesborough and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 83.99 mi (135.17 km).

Jonesborough

#1 Jonesborough

Town in Tennessee

Population5,765
Coordinates36.2942700, -82.4734800
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Knoxville

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: North Cherokee Street (-82.473541, 36.294246)
End: US 11 (-83.920795, 35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.47 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.81
6.58 gal · 24.94 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.41 $24.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.99 $27.98
Premium $4.65 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.30 $17.45 $34.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesborough and Knoxville. The current time is 23:06:49.

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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.