How far is Knoxville, TN from Ardmore, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Ardmore, TN is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.7 miles (286 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Ardmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Ardmore.
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Start on Henley Street
1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street
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Turn slight left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
33.3 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg
977 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on North Cedar Avenue
17.8 mi · 20 min · North Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Lee Highway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on John T Reid Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Continue on Lee Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on John T Reid Parkway
48.2 mi · 57 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: Athens
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 West: Athens
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Jordan Lane Northwest
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jordan Lane Northwest
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Continue on Ardmore Highway
19.5 mi · 28 min · Ardmore Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Ardmore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
83.1 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Knoxville and Partly Sunny near Ardmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Ardmore?
The road trip is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Lookout Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Knoxville and 116.9 miles from Ardmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.7 miles (286 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.11 one way or $62.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Ardmore, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Knoxville and Partly Sunny near Ardmore.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 177.71 mi (285.99 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ardmore
Human settlement in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,218 |
| Coordinates | 34.9920300, -86.8466700 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ardmore (-86.84667, 34.99203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.09 | $70.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.40 | $76.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.76 | $87.52 |
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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