How far is Knoxville, TN from Adamsville, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Adamsville, TN is about 315.3 miles (507.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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
315.26 mi
05h 58m
Flight
256.04 mi
412.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.04 mi
Kilometers
412.06 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.26 mi
Kilometers
507.36 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adamsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 PM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-19T07:37
Arrive Adamsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
5:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Knoxville
157.5 mi
02h 59m
To Adamsville
157.8 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

    2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  13. 13

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

    947 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons

    47 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    15.2 mi · 23 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Continue on North Maple Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Maple Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Adamsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 49%
I 40 West
101 mi · 32%
West Main Street
15.2 mi · 5%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
North Maple Street
2.89 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.2 mi
256.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
02h 59m from Knoxville
Leave By
5:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knoxville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Adamsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.3 miles (507.4 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.5 miles from Knoxville and 157.8 miles from Adamsville.

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

The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 5:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.93 one way or $83.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Knoxville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Adamsville.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Juliet, 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 Mount Juliet.

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Adamsville. Straight-line distance: 256.04 mi (412.06 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Adamsville

#2 Adamsville

Town in Tennessee

Population2,162
Coordinates35.2359100, -88.3906000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Adamsville (-88.3906, 35.23591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.12 gal
42.11 L · about $41.93
Round trip
$83.87
22.24 gal · 84.22 L
Estimated CO2
98.8 kg one way
Round trip: 197.6 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.93 $83.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.29 $94.59
Premium $4.65 $51.75 $103.50
Diesel $5.30 $58.98 $117.96

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Adamsville, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 07:37:48, although it is 06:37:48 in Adamsville.

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.