How far is Knoxville, TN from Coopertown, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Coopertown, TN is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173 miles (278.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
206.4 mi
03h 50m
Flight
173.02 mi
278.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.02 mi
Kilometers
278.45 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.4 mi
Kilometers
332.17 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coopertown
Sun, May 3, 1:01 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sun, May 3, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-05-02T22:11
Arrive Coopertown
Sun, May 3, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 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
9:20 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

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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Knoxville
103.1 mi
01h 55m
To Coopertown
103.3 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    20.1 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Springfield, Ashland City

    1803 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Coopertown Road

    825 ft · 38 sec · Old Coopertown Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Woods Road

    39 m · 6 sec · Woods Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woods Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 75%
I 24 West
24.7 mi · 12%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 9%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi
Ailor Avenue
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
173 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 55m from Knoxville
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Coopertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Knoxville and 103.3 miles from Coopertown.

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

The direct path is about 173 miles (278.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knoxville and Coopertown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Knoxville and Mostly Sunny near Coopertown.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Coopertown. Straight-line distance: 173.02 mi (278.45 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Coopertown

#2 Coopertown

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population4,612
Coordinates36.4375500, -86.9672200
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Coopertown (-86.96722, 36.43755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.57 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.91
14.56 gal · 55.14 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.45 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.65 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $5.30 $38.61 $77.23

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Coopertown, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 22:11:07, although it is 21:11:07 in Coopertown.

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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.