How far is Knox County, TN from Midway, TN?
The driving distance from Knox County, TN to Midway, TN is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knox County and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knox County and Midway.
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Start on the route
4 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Hancock Street Northeast
54 m · 10 sec · Hancock Street Northeast
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Turn right onto East Springdale Avenue
1409 ft · 1 min · East Springdale Avenue
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Turn left onto North Central Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Central Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1723 ft · 46 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Hall of Fame Drive
2143 ft · 38 sec · Hall of Fame Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2483 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
31.7 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
22.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap
2149 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway
35 mi · 43 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway
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Continue on West Jackson Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · West Jackson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Washington Drive
959 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street (Old Jonesboro Hwy)
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street (Old Jonesboro Hwy)
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Turn left onto McKinley Road
21 m · 2 sec · McKinley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McKinley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knox County and Midway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Andrew Johnson Highway
Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway
35 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.
Clear leaving Knox County and Clear near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knox County to Midway?
The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
East Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Knox County and 48.7 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Knox County and Clear near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near East Ridge
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 East Ridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knox County and Midway. Straight-line distance: 87.05 mi (140.1 km).
#1 Knox County
County in Maine, United States
| Population | 475,609 |
| Coordinates | 35.9932200, -83.9370900 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midway
Midway is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3001100, -82.4237500 |
| Altitude | 572 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-82.42375, 36.30011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.63 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $14.07 | $28.13 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $15.50 | $31.01 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $20.09 | $40.18 |
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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