How far is Knoxville, TN from Cornersville, TN?

The driving distance from Knoxville, TN to Cornersville, TN is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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
235.21 mi
04h 19m
Flight
169.01 mi
271.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.01 mi
Kilometers
271.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.21 mi
Kilometers
378.54 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornersville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:50 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-18T00:30
Arrive Cornersville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
8:22 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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Knoxville
117.5 mi
02h 09m
To Cornersville
117.7 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
63°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 11:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    44.6 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    30.5 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 129

    1215 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lynnville Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Lynnville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lynnville Road

    1559 ft · 34 sec · Lynnville Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1241 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ruth Flye Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Ruth Flye Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ruth Flye Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 56%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
44.6 mi · 19%
I 65 South
32.1 mi · 14%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 8%
Lynnville Highway
3.43 mi · 1%
I 840 West
1.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.2 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
02h 09m from Knoxville
Leave By
8:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Knoxville and Partly Cloudy near Cornersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.5 miles from Knoxville and 117.7 miles from Cornersville.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 8:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Knoxville and Partly Cloudy near Cornersville.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and Cornersville. Straight-line distance: 169.01 mi (271.99 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee.

Population190,223
Coordinates35.9606400, -83.9207400
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cornersville

Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates35.3614600, -86.8397200
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Knoxville (-83.92074, 35.96064)
End: Cornersville (-86.83972, 35.36146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.42 L · about $31.30
Round trip
$62.60
16.6 gal · 62.84 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.30 $62.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.30 $70.60
Premium $4.65 $38.63 $77.26
Diesel $5.30 $44.02 $88.05

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knoxville, TN and Cornersville, TN. The current time in Knoxville is 00:30:53, although it is 23:30:53 in Cornersville.

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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.