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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
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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.
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Start on North Cherokee Street
133 m · 17 sec · North Cherokee Street
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Turn left onto West College Street
909 ft · 42 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue
155 m · 22 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Jackson Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · West Jackson Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway
35.2 mi · 43 min · Andrew Johnson Highway
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Turn left
1561 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 24 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 158 West: Downtown, University of Tennessee
1323 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TN 158 West, South US 441: James White Parkway, Downtown, University of Tennessee
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on James White Parkway
1932 ft · 24 sec · James White Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Neyland Drive
769 ft · 15 sec · Neyland Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Cumerland Avenue
1204 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Cumberland Avenue
1739 ft · 37 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto Henley Street
120 m · 17 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 Jonesborough and Knoxville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morristown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesborough and Knoxville. Straight-line distance: 83.99 mi (135.17 km).
#1 Jonesborough
Town in Tennessee
| Population | 5,765 |
| Coordinates | 36.2942700, -82.4734800 |
| Altitude | 516 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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