How far is Knoxville, TN from Chuckey, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Chuckey, TN is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Chuckey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Chuckey.
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Start on Henley Street
1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
2104 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
33.2 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
22.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap
2149 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway
20.2 mi · 24 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway
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Turn right onto Chuckey Highway
2.1 mi · 5 min · Chuckey Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chuckey Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Chuckey.
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 40 East
Merge slight left
33.2 mi · 00h 37m
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 Cloudy leaving Knoxville and Sunny near Chuckey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Chuckey?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
White Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Knoxville and 39.8 miles from Chuckey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.23 one way or $20.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Knoxville and Sunny near Chuckey.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Chuckey. Straight-line distance: 71.04 mi (114.33 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chuckey
Chuckey is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2159400, -82.6882100 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chuckey (-82.68821, 36.21594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.65 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $11.56 | $23.11 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
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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