How far is Knoxville, TN from Banner Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Banner Hill, TN is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.28 mi
02h 07m
Flight
84.41 mi
135.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.41 mi
Kilometers
135.84 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.28 mi
Kilometers
164.6 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Banner Hill
Tue, Apr 14, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-14T20:45
Arrive Banner Hill
Tue, Apr 14, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bulls Gap
TN

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
51.1 mi
01h 03m
To Banner Hill
51.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Banner Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    33.2 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    18 mi · 22 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Tusculum Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tusculum Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Erwin Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Erwin Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Governor John Sevier Highway

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Governor John Sevier Highway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    1761 ft · 42 sec · North Main Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Love Street

    1552 ft · 38 sec · Love Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Carolina Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    72 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Adam Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Adam Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Adam Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
33.6 mi · 33%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 22%
Governor John Sevier Highway
18.3 mi · 18%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
18 mi · 18%
Erwin Highway
6.37 mi · 6%
Tusculum Bypass
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

33.2 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bulls Gap
01h 03m from Knoxville
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Banner Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Banner Hill?

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Bulls Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Knoxville and 51.2 miles from Banner Hill.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bulls Gap

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bulls Gap and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City of Parrottsville, Tennessee Official Website

Parrottsville , TN
2101 Old Parrottsville Hwy, Parrottsville, TN 37843
Rating 4.6/5 52 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Parrottsville City Hall

Parrottsville , TN
111 Parrotts Cir, Parrottsville, TN 37843
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bulls Gap.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Banner Hill. Straight-line distance: 84.41 mi (135.84 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Banner Hill

Banner Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.1306600, -82.4245800
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Banner Hill (-82.42458, 36.13066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.66 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.23
7.22 gal · 27.32 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.61 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.35 $30.71
Premium $4.65 $16.80 $33.60
Diesel $5.30 $19.15 $38.29

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Banner Hill. The current time is 20:45:41.

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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.