How far is Knoxville, TN from Church Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Church Hill, TN is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.09 mi
01h 39m
Flight
77.67 mi
124.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.67 mi
Kilometers
124.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.09 mi
Kilometers
135.33 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Church Hill
Fri, Apr 10, 7:27 PM EDT
Return by in Knoxville
Fri, Apr 10, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-10T17:48
Arrive Church Hill
Fri, Apr 10, 7:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bean Station
TN

Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
42 mi
00h 49m
To Church Hill
42.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Church Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Henley Street

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward I 40, I 275 North: Nashville, Asheville, Lexington

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Lee Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Lee Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Lee Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    84 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2567 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lee Highway
32.9 mi · 39%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 34%
Rogersville Bypass
14.1 mi · 17%
I 40 East
4.49 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.73 mi · 2%
Appalachian Highway
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rutledge Pike

Continue on Rutledge Pike

28.5 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bean Station
00h 49m from Knoxville
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knoxville and Sunny near Church Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Church Hill?

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 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?

Bean Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Knoxville and 42.1 miles from Church Hill.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville and Sunny near Church Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Church Hill. Straight-line distance: 77.67 mi (124.99 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Church Hill

#2 Church Hill

City in Tennessee

Population6,643
Coordinates36.5223200, -82.7134900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Church Hill (-82.71349, 36.52232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.23 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.40
5.94 gal · 22.46 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.20 $22.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.63 $25.26
Premium $4.65 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $5.30 $15.75 $31.51

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Church Hill. The current time is 17:48:13.

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.