How far is Knoxville, TN from Belle Meade, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Belle Meade, TN is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.31 mi
03h 27m
Flight
164.33 mi
264.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.33 mi
Kilometers
264.46 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.31 mi
Kilometers
298.23 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle Meade
Mon, Apr 13, 5:17 PM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Mon, Apr 13, 9:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-13T14:50
Arrive Belle Meade
Mon, Apr 13, 6:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:27 AM to 10:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
92.5 mi
01h 43m
To Belle Meade
92.8 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Belle Meade.

  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 left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431: 21st Avenue South, Hillsboro Pike

    985 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 431 South: Hillsboro Pike

    2685 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Hillsboro Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Hillsboro Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Harding Place

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Harding Place

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 84%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 10%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
4.18 mi · 2%
Hillsboro Pike
2.59 mi · 1%
Harding Place
1.67 mi · 1%
I 24 East
0.79 mi
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

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.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
164.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 43m from Knoxville
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Knoxville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Belle Meade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Belle Meade?

The road trip is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Knoxville and 92.8 miles from Belle Meade.

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

The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Belle Meade, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Belle Meade.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Belle Meade. Straight-line distance: 164.33 mi (264.46 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Belle Meade

#2 Belle Meade

City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,788
Coordinates36.0958900, -86.8569400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Belle Meade (-86.85694, 36.09589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.75 L · about $24.66
Round trip
$49.32
13.08 gal · 49.5 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.66 $49.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.65 $30.44 $60.87
Diesel $5.30 $34.69 $69.38

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Belle Meade, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 14:50:18, although it is 13:50:18 in Belle Meade.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.