How far is Knoxville, TN from Atoka, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Atoka, TN is about 365.9 miles (588.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.6 miles (532 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Atoka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Atoka.
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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 right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
141.8 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley
1247 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward West Main Street
122 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
13.5 mi · 20 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 14
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Turn right onto Atoka-Idaville Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Atoka-Idaville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atoka-Idaville Road
33 m · 2 sec · Atoka-Idaville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Atoka-Idaville Road
3105 ft · 1 min · Atoka-Idaville Road
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Continue on Main Street
980 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Atoka-Munford Road
45 m · 3 sec · Atoka-Munford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atoka-Munford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Atoka.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Atoka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Atoka?
The road trip is about 365.9 miles (588.8 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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?
Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.7 miles from Knoxville and 183.2 miles from Atoka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.6 miles (532 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 $48.68 one way or $97.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Atoka, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Atoka.
Stop Ideas Near Nashville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nashville.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Atoka. Straight-line distance: 330.56 mi (531.98 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atoka
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 9,732 |
| Coordinates | 35.4411900, -89.7781400 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atoka (-89.77814, 35.44119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 589 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $48.68 | $97.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.91 | $109.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.08 | $120.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.47 | $136.95 |
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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