How far is Knoxville, TN from Bon Aqua Junction, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Bon Aqua Junction, TN is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
223.49 mi
04h 08m
Flight
189.64 mi
305.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.64 mi
Kilometers
305.19 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.49 mi
Kilometers
359.67 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bon Aqua Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 2:48 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-14T23:40
Arrive Bon Aqua Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
8:42 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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Knoxville
111.6 mi
02h 04m
To Bon Aqua Junction
111.9 mi
02h 04m

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
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Bon Aqua Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Bon Aqua Junction.

  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 right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    35.1 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

    1446 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 46

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 100

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 100

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Bon Aqua Junction.

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 69%
I 40 West
54.2 mi · 24%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
State Highway 46
2.53 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
State Highway 100
1.16 mi · 1%
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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
189.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
02h 04m from Knoxville
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Bon Aqua Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Bon Aqua Junction?

The road trip is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from Knoxville and 111.9 miles from Bon Aqua Junction.

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

The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.75 one way or $59.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Bon Aqua Junction, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Bon Aqua Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Bon Aqua Junction. Straight-line distance: 189.64 mi (305.19 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bon Aqua Junction

Bon Aqua Junction is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9278400, -87.3108400
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Bon Aqua Junction (-87.31084, 35.92784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.85 L · about $29.75
Round trip
$59.51
15.78 gal · 59.7 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.75 $59.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.56 $67.11
Premium $4.65 $36.72 $73.44
Diesel $5.30 $41.85 $83.70

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Bon Aqua Junction, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 23:40:00, although it is 22:40:00 in Bon Aqua Junction.

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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.