How far is Knox County, TN from Camden, TN?

The driving distance from Knox County, TN to Camden, TN is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
280.31 mi
05h 11m
Flight
232.52 mi
374.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.52 mi
Kilometers
374.21 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.31 mi
Kilometers
451.11 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM CDT
Return by in Knox County
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knox County
2026-04-23T05:15
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knox County
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Knox County
140 mi
02h 35m
To Camden
140.3 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Knox County and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knox County and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hancock Street Northeast

    54 m · 10 sec · Hancock Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Springdale Avenue

    1409 ft · 1 min · East Springdale Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Central Street

    3109 ft · 1 min · North Central Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue

    1406 ft · 28 sec · West Woodland Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Oldham Avenue

    916 ft · 29 sec · West Oldham Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    822 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2628 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2655 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    19.3 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons

    947 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    156 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1.6 km · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Forrest Avenue

    149 m · 15 sec · North Forrest Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Walnut Street

    32 m · 5 sec · West Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knox County and Camden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 55%
I 40 West
102 mi · 36%
US 641
15.4 mi · 5%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
West Oldham Avenue
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
232.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
02h 35m from Knox County
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Knox County and Mostly Clear near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knox County to Camden?

The road trip is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km) and usually takes 05h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140 miles from Knox County and 140.3 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.30 one way or $74.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knox County and Camden, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Knox County and Mostly Clear near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Watertown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knox County and Camden. Straight-line distance: 232.52 mi (374.21 km).

Knox County

#1 Knox County

County in Maine, United States

Population475,609
Coordinates35.9932200, -83.9370900
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Camden

#2 Camden

City in Tennessee, United States

Population3,620
Coordinates36.0589500, -88.0978200
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Knox County (-83.93709, 35.99322)
End: Camden (-88.09782, 36.05895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.89 gal
37.44 L · about $37.30
Round trip
$74.59
19.78 gal · 74.88 L
Estimated CO2
87.9 kg one way
Round trip: 175.8 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.30 $74.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.06 $84.12
Premium $4.65 $46.03 $92.06
Diesel $5.30 $52.46 $104.91

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knox County, TN and Camden, TN. The current time in Knox County is 05:15:23, although it is 04:15:23 in Camden.

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.