How far is Knoxville, TN from Baxter, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Baxter, TN is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Baxter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Baxter.
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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
87.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 56 North: Baxter, Gainesboro
1239 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
638 ft · 14 sec · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
1.3 mi · 5 min · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left onto Old Baxter Road
28 m · 2 sec · Old Baxter Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Baxter Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Baxter.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
87.8 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Knoxville and Sunny near Baxter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Baxter?
The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Knoxville and 54.9 miles from Baxter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Baxter, 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 Sunny near Baxter.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Baxter. Straight-line distance: 97.15 mi (156.35 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baxter
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,543 |
| Coordinates | 36.1536700, -85.6435900 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baxter (-85.64359, 36.15367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.01 | $36.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.53 | $41.05 |
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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