How far is Knoxville, TN from Alamo, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Alamo, TN is about 326.8 miles (525.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
326.8 mi
06h 02m
Flight
291.16 mi
468.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.16 mi
Kilometers
468.58 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.8 mi
Kilometers
525.93 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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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 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Fri, Apr 10, 10:49 PM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-10T17:47
Arrive Alamo
Fri, Apr 10, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mount Juliet
TN

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

From Knoxville
163.2 mi
03h 01m
To Alamo
163.7 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    128.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    82 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    14.7 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 88: Alamo

    864 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 88

    1487 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 88

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 88

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 88

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Bells Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Bells Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Bells Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 47%
I 40 West
148 mi · 45%
US 412 West
15 mi · 5%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
State Route 88
1.68 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
291.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
03h 01m from Knoxville
Leave By
11:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 326.8 miles (525.9 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Knoxville and 163.7 miles from Alamo.

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

The direct path is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.48 one way or $86.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Alamo.

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 Alamo. Straight-line distance: 291.16 mi (468.58 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Alamo

Human settlement in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,260
Coordinates35.7847900, -89.1172900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Alamo (-89.11729, 35.78479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.53 gal
43.65 L · about $43.48
Round trip
$86.96
23.06 gal · 87.3 L
Estimated CO2
102.5 kg one way
Round trip: 204.9 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.48 $86.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.04 $98.07
Premium $4.65 $53.66 $107.32
Diesel $5.30 $61.16 $122.31

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 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Alamo, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 17:47:22, although it is 16:47:22 in Alamo.

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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.