How far is Knoxville, TN from Benton, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Benton, TN is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Benton.
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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
32.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 305: Athens
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 305
2.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 305
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Continue on Ingleside Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Ingleside Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Green Street
1521 ft · 30 sec · Green Street
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Continue on South White Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South White Street
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Continue on David W Lillard Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · David W Lillard Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on David W Lillard Memorial Highway
160 m · 9 sec · David W Lillard Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee Avenue
14.3 mi · 17 min · Tennessee Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
136 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Town Creek Road
23 m · 2 sec · Town Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Town Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Benton.
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
32.5 mi · 00h 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Benton?
The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Luttrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Knoxville and 40.7 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Benton. Straight-line distance: 68.18 mi (109.72 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benton
County in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,247 |
| Coordinates | 35.1742400, -84.6535500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton (-84.65355, 35.17424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.21 | $24.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.22 | $30.44 |
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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