How far is Knoxville, TN from Coalfield, TN?
The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Coalfield, TN is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
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.
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 Coalfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Coalfield.
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Start on Henley Street
1056 ft · 20 sec · Henley Street
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Continue on Henley Street
727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street
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Turn slight left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Ailor Avenue
2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 140 East, SR 162 North: Maryville, Oak Ridge
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 162 North: Oak Ridge
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway
5 mi · 6 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Continue on South Illinois Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · South Illinois Avenue
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Continue on East Tri County Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · East Tri County Boulevard
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Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
736 ft · 15 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Continue on Knoxville Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Knoxville Highway
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Turn left onto Fairview Road
2445 ft · 2 min · Fairview Road
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Turn right onto Meredith Lane
20 m · 3 sec · Meredith Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meredith Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knoxville and Coalfield.
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.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
9.85 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Knoxville and Sunny near Coalfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to Coalfield?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Spring Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Knoxville and 17.2 miles from Coalfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.39 one way or $8.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville and Sunny near Coalfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Coalfield. Straight-line distance: 28.35 mi (45.62 km).
#1 Knoxville
The most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 190,223 |
| Coordinates | 35.9606400, -83.9207400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coalfield
Coalfield is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0289700, -84.4207600 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coalfield (-84.42076, 36.02897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.63 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
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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