How far is Knoxville, TN from Christiana, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Christiana, TN is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
192.34 mi
03h 34m
Flight
139.91 mi
225.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.91 mi
Kilometers
225.17 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.34 mi
Kilometers
309.54 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Christiana
Sat, Apr 11, 9:49 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sat, Apr 11, 2:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-11T07:14
Arrive Christiana
Sat, Apr 11, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:34 AM to 10:34 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
9:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Knoxville
96.1 mi
01h 47m
To Christiana
96.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Christiana.

  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

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    22.9 mi · 24 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville

    999 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South: Shelbyville

    3033 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Church Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Shelbyville Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    150 m · 24 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Church Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 69%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
22.9 mi · 12%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 10%
I 24 East
6.83 mi · 4%
Shelbyville Highway
4.51 mi · 2%
South Church Street
2.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
139.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 47m from Knoxville
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knoxville and Sunny near Christiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Christiana?

The road trip is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Knoxville and 96.3 miles from Christiana.

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

The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.61 one way or $51.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Christiana, 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 Christiana.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Algood, 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 Algood.

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Christiana. Straight-line distance: 139.91 mi (225.17 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

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

Christiana is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.7100700, -86.3994400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Christiana (-86.39944, 35.71007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.69 L · about $25.61
Round trip
$51.21
13.58 gal · 51.38 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.61 $51.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.88 $57.76
Premium $4.65 $31.60 $63.20
Diesel $5.30 $36.01 $72.03

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Christiana, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 07:14:50, although it is 06:14:50 in Christiana.

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.