How far is Knoxville, TN from Clinton, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Clinton, TN is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Maury County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knoxville and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Clinton.
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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 left to continue on Nashville, Lexington: I 275 North, I 40 West
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 North: Lexington
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 25W North, I 640: Clinton, Asheville
660 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
2468 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Clinton Highway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Clinton Highway
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Continue on Clinch Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Clinch Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2745 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
41 m · 8 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Clinton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Clinton Highway
Continue on Clinton Highway
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Clinton?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spring Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Knoxville and 9.3 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clinton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 15.38 mi (24.75 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,119 |
| Coordinates | 36.1034100, -84.1318600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-84.13186, 36.10341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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